Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is claritin (loratadine) same as benedryl?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not exactly: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is diphenydramine, an old first generation antihistamines that lasts about 6 hours and can cause drowsiness and other side effects. Claritin (loratadine) is a new generation antihistamine that can last 24 hours and has less side effects. At this time, there is no real advantage to benadryl, (diphenhydramine) unless a person also wants some sleep....
Answered 9/1/2020
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can i take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if i already took loratadine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the difference between loratadine and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it ok to give a child loratadine in the morning and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Claritin (loratadine) can it be used instead of benedryl?
Can i take benedryl and Claritin (loratadine) at the same time?
Can you take Claritin (loratadine) thre time a day with benedryl?
Can you give a child benedryl and Claritin (loratadine) at the same time?
I just took a Claritin (loratadine) D and I feel as if it's not working, can I safely take a benedryl at this point? Its been about 2 hours since the Claritin (loratadine) D.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
