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Cannot take benzo or rx sleep meds, i am prescribed hydroxyzine, i've been told i can take benadryl (diphenhydramine) w/it if i build tolerance to the hydroxyzine?
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Yes: Both antihistamines have sedating properties and Benadryl is present in most OTC sleep aids under different names. However they don't work for everyone.
Answered 9/13/2016
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