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Help, how much benadryl (diphenhydramine) should i take for poison ivy?
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Not enough: If you just want to sleep better, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may offer some relief. Cortisone topically or orally is the only thing that would work for poison ivy.
Answered 4/19/2016
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