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Is it safe to take. benedryl during the day for anxiety?

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Not safe: You need an antianxiety medication not an antihistamin like Benadryl. See you doctor for an evaluation of your anxiety and medication for it.

Dr Singh and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/6/2019

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