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What is the difference between loratadine and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
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Different antihistam: Both are antihistamines. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a sedating shorter acting antihistamine and Loratadine is a longer acting non sedating antihistamine.
Answered 9/4/2015
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Different drug class: Although both are antihistamines, they are different chemicals. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is sedating. Loratadine is not.
Answered 9/30/2020
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