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True allergy to benadryl (diphenhydramine). can i take claritin? are they different enough that it shouldn't give me the instant hives that benadryl (diphenhydramine) does?
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Antihistamines: Both Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin are antihistamines and both are given to treat hives. I would suggest consulting a board certified allergist to review your history of your reaction to benadryl, (diphenhydramine) i doubt your hives are because of it.
Answered 1/28/2017
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