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Can extra strength benadryl (diphenhydramine) gel cause drowsiness?
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Very unlikely: Unless you are covering a large area for an extended period of time or areas with breaks in the skin, it's highly unlikely this would be absorbed systemically to cause drowsiness.
Answered 9/9/2013
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