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I take ambien due to insomnia. i also have urtricia. i usually take zyrtec but am out cans i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) after i've taken ambien for the itch i have?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Be careful though: ambien and benadryl (diphenhydramine) combination may make you more drowsy, so don't drive and don't exceed recommended dosage

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/3/2016

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A member asked:

I take ambien due to insomnia. i also have urtricia. i usually take zyrtec but am out cans i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) after i've taken ambien for the itch i have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

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