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I have allergies and right now i use benadryl as i have trouble breathing and my allergist recently told me i will have to take antihistamine everyday, which one would be good with less side effect?

Q: i have allergies and right now i use benadryl as i have trouble breathing and my allergist recently told me i will have to take antihistamine everyday, which one would be good with less side effect?

: It will depend on the antihistamine prescribed. Pl ask your allergist and also about any other things you can do toavoid the allergies

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It will depend on the antihistamine prescribed. Pl ask your allergist and also about any other things you can do toavoid the allergies

Answered 5/31/2023

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A member asked:

I have allergies and right now i use benadryl as i have trouble breathing and my allergist recently told me i will have to take antihistamine everyday, which one would be good with less side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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