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I am breaking out really bad and i feel sick! should i take some benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Allergy?: You need to talk with your doctor about finding out reason for the break out.

Answered 7/31/2013

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