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If i am allergic to allegra d allergy medication is is possible im also allergic to benadryl?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: Anything is possible, but it is unlikely to be allergic to both medications. Although they are both “antihistamines”, they are very different pharmacologically. Benadryl is a first generation antihistamine, and does not contain pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) whereas Allegra D belongs to the 2nd generation of antihistamines & also contains pseudoephedrine, so two meds in one. Hope that helps you!

Answered 11/19/2019

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