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What's better for hives, zantac 150 or benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is better than zantac. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an h1 blocker, zantac is not. I like Allegra more than Benadryl (diphenhydramine) because Allegra does not cause drowsiness.

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Answered 7/17/2014

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