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I am scheduled for surgery on monday, december 23rd. is is ok for me to take 1 benadryl tablet 25 mg right now or not?
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Ok: That is no problem. It's a mild dose whose effect lasts about 6 hours. Since drowsiness is a side effect you should stay at home while this medication is in your system.
Answered 12/18/2019
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