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Dx'd mastocytosis htn psvt cypd2d6/2c9/2c19 genome mutations. current meds ketotifen montelukast diltiazem benadryl claratin. can i take a xanax?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Be cautious: As Xanax would interact with diltiazim and Benadryl, CNS depression can occur, talk to your prescriber re using the lowest dose of Xanax , and be spaced from diltiazim/Benadryl. Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications
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