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I have true allergy to benadryl (diphenhydramine) (hives.) is dramamine ok? it has either meclizine or dimenhydrinate, depending on which type i get. both these ok?
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Yes: They are not related. Interestingly, allergy to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is quite rare.
Answered 7/3/2018
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