A member asked:
Can you take loratadine and zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Don't take together: All 3 drugs mentioned are antihistamines available w/o prescription. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is most potent but also most laden w/anticholinergic side effects, eg sedation, dry eyes/mouth, constipation, urinary retention etc. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is more sedating than Claritin (loratadine). Both have less potential side effects than Benadryl but need to find best for you. Don't take together.
Answered 3/11/2020
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it ok to take zyrtec after you've taken benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should i take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) until my zyrtec really kicks in?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to take both zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to take zyrtec and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I took Zyrtec this morning but am so congested would it be okay to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) too?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I take loratadine for hayfever but its not effective and I have a bad reaction to zirtec - it gives me heart palpitations. Is Benadryl (diphenhydramine) better?
I had a Claritin and then Zyrtec 10mg. Still have had allergies. Can I also take a Benadryl or Allegra on top of those two to help?
Is it safe to use Benadryl everyday for allergies? I tried Zyrtec and Claritin but they did not help me like Benadryl does?
Cani take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with loratadine?
Is it okay to take zyrtec with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
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
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
