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Can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while your on amoxicillin?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and amox: There are no contraindications to taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and amoxicillin. In short, you can take these two medications together.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2016

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