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A member asked:
Is benadryl (diphenhydramine) the same as claritin?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: They are both antihistamines so they exert similar physiologic effects the but different chemicals.
Answered 11/23/2013
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No: Both are allergy medications, but not the same medication.
Answered 5/26/2015
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No and yes: They are both antihistamines but Benadryl (diphenhydramine) often causes drowsiness but is more effective in drying up the nose. It also has a shorter duration of action than claritin.
Answered 6/24/2014
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