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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) allergy make you sleepy?
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Yes It Can: Benedryl makes most people sleepy. Allergies make most people sleepy. So an allergy to benedryl should, you guessed it, can make you sleepy.
Answered 9/15/2017
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