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I took a flexeril to help with muscle cramps, and now my allergies are bothering me badly. can i take a benadryl to help with my allergies?

Q: i took a flexeril to help with muscle cramps, and now my allergies are bothering me badly. can i take a benadryl to help with my allergies?

: You should take a non-sedating antihistamine instead, like Claritin. Since both flexeril and Benadryl are sedating, the combination can cause more severe sedation and risk respiratory depression. This means your breathing could slow down to dangerous levels. So, take a non-drowsy antihistamine instead, like Claritin. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You should take a non-sedating antihistamine instead, like Claritin. Since both flexeril and Benadryl are sedating, the combination can cause more severe sedation and risk respiratory depression. This means your breathing could slow down to dangerous levels. So, take a non-drowsy antihistamine instead, like Claritin. Good luck!

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Answered 7/24/2023

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A member asked:

I took a flexeril to help with muscle cramps, and now my allergies are bothering me badly. can i take a benadryl to help with my allergies?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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