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I got knee surgery 2 days ago and i'm taking percocet for the pain. it works well for the pain but it makes me itchy can i take some benadryl (diphenhydramine) with it?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Percocet: This is a common side effect and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is fine to use. It's not an allergy and you can use Percocet as needed which shouldn't be much longer.

Dr Pasniciuc and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2016

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