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What to do if i took some benadryl (diphenhydramine), (diphenhydramine) and i woke up with a sore throat. is this a result of the benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Could be: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can reduce saliva production which dries and can irritate throat.

Answered 5/6/2018

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