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Can you give delsym cough syrup and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

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Yes: It is fine to take both - no medication interaction. Be careful if you have high blood pressure, though, using these meds for more than a few doses without letting your doc know.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2020

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