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Is benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin the same?
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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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