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How much benadryl (diphenhydramine) can i take during pregnancy?
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Standard dosing : Typically patients patients can take 25mg every 6 hours as needed. If you need to take more than that, or for a longer sustained period than a week, then discuss further with your doctor.
Answered 4/30/2013
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