A 44-year-old member asked:
Do you think it could be ok to take diphenhydramine before going under anesthesia?
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Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 32 years experience
Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (diphenyhydramine) is sometimes given to patient's undergoing anesthesia to help prevent allergic reactions, or in some cases to provide some mild sedation. If you do take it please let your anesthesiologist know. However, it should not be a problem with your anesthetic.
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Dr. Gary Roachanswered
Anesthesiology 44 years experience
Yes: This should be ok, but be sure to tell your anesthesiologist before the procedure.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Do you think it could be bad to take diphenhydramine before having anesthesia?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
19 years experience
It depends: You should not take any medications on the day of your surgery unless specifically directed to do so by your anesthesiologist or surgeon.
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