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I took an expired claritin 5 hours ago still sneezing can i take benadryl before bedtime?

Q: i took an expired claritin 5 hours ago still sneezing can i take benadryl before bedtime?

: Yes. The Claritin and Benadryl can be taken in that sequence with no problems. They have different metabolic patterns that do not interfere with one another.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes. The Claritin and Benadryl can be taken in that sequence with no problems. They have different metabolic patterns that do not interfere with one another.

Dr Ungerleider and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2021

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A member asked:

I took an expired claritin 5 hours ago still sneezing can i take benadryl before bedtime?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ungerleider and another doctor agreed

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