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I have beem throwing up and have a nasty case of diarrhea. this has been happening for about 5 hours now. can i take benadryl to help me sleep it off?
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Food poisoning?: Many different causes including food poisoning and viral infection. Make sure you take in enough electrolytes and liquid (Gatorade?) You may try Benadryl but it will not likely work if the vomiting and abdominal pain are keeping you awake.(Benadryl does have the potential to reduce your bowel symptoms through its anticholinergic effects) . If not improving by 24 hrs , go to ER.
Answered 8/9/2017
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