Can you take Claritin and Benadryl in the same 24 hours?
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Can you take Claritin and Benadryl in the same 24 hours?
“It may not be safe to take Benadryl until 12 hours after taking Claritin,” Dr. Glatter says. (Dr. Raimo takes that a step further, advising patients to avoid taking these two medications within 24 hours of each other.)
Is it safe to take Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl at night?
Yes, you can take both Zyrtec and Benadryl.
What happens if you take Zyrtec and Claritin in the same day?
Taking these two medications together can increase CNS side effects like sedation and impairment in judgment, concentration, and memory. You should also avoid using Zyrtec or Claritin with alcohol which can also increase drowsiness.
Can you take two antihistamines in the same day?
Do not take 2 antihistamines together unless recommended by your doctor.
Can I take Benadryl if I already took Claritin?
It’s not recommended to take Claritin and Benadryl together. Because they have similar side effects, taking them together can increase the risk of adverse effects. Claritin has a relatively long half-life so it may not be safe to take Benadryl 12 hours after Claritin.
Can I take Claritin in the morning and Zyrtec at night?
If your allergy is particularly bad then yes you can take them on the same day, as there are no known interactions. This is a therapeutic duplication and it is usually recommended to take only one antihistamine at any time, however if you have been prescribed to take both together then it is appropriate.
Can I mix Benadryl and Zyrtec?
Allergy medications can be taken by mouth or applied to specific areas, such as the eyes or nose. Oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), should never be taken together, as this can lead to dangerous complications.
Can you take Claritin during the day and Zyrtec at night?
Can I take Claritin and Benadryl together?
What happens if I take two Zyrtec in 24 hours?
There have been reports of patients taking 15-18 times the recommended dose of Zyrtec (recommended dose is 10 mg) and having some adverse effects (restlessness, irritability, somnolence). Taking two 10mg tablets should not cause you to have any serious problems.