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10 year old took 25 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) then 1-2 hours later took 1 mg of ativan prescribed for anxiety. could this interaction be fatal?

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No: A little more likely to be drowsy for a few hours but otherwise no problem.

Answered 3/22/2021

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