A 35-year-old member asked:
what is better for food allergies? diphenhydramine or fexofenadine
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Dr. Michele Richards answered
24 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Either: Should typically avoid foods that allergic to as can trigger anaphylactic reaction, . Both would help minor reaction.
Answered on Dec 30, 2017
Dr. Phil Zapanta answered
21 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Antihistamines: If you have to choose one, chose fexofenadine. The Diphenhydramine has a significant side effect of drowsiness.
Answered on Jul 31, 2019
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Possible: But not sure why you would want to do that.
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