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What is difference between diphenhydramine hydrochloride and doxylamine?

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Dr. Susumu Inoue answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Very similar: Both have anti-allergy property and sedative property. Doxylamine seems to be marketed more for its sedative, or sleep medicine effects, while diphenylhydramine seems to be marketed for more anti-histamin effect.

Answered 3/20/2014

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