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You take benadryl when you need it, where as claritin is more of a preventative thing.

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Is Claritin as effective as Benadryl?

Claritin (loratadine) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are both antihistamines used to relieve allergy symptoms, but they work differently. Claritin is a second-generation antihistamine that tends to have fewer sedative effects and is longer-lasting, making it suitable for daily use. Benadryl, a first-generation antihistamine, is often more effective for immediate relief of severe allergy symptoms but can cause significant drowsiness. The choice between them depends on the specific symptoms and individual response.


What is the difference between Claritin d and equate d?

the price!


Can you take advilpm and Claritin?

Check the labels. If both contain Benadryl (diphenhydramine), you shouldn't, no.


Can you take singular and Claritin together?

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin (loratadine) are both antihistamines and therefore should not be taken together. Singulair may be taken with diphenhydramine or loratadine, but not with both.


Can a child take Benadryl with Claritin?

A child should not take Benadryl along with Claritin. These two medicines do pretty much the same thing. There would be a chance of overdosing if you gave your child both of these at the same time.


Is there a difference in dosage between OTC Claritin and prescription?

No, the dosage is the same: loratadine 10mg daily.


Is there any Medicine available in market for two month's pregnancy?

It depends what you need it for. If it is allergies, Benadryl, Zyrtec and Claritin (regular, not claritin D). Headaches, Tylenol or ibuprofen, (until 22 weeks). Sleeping Aid I am unsure of, but Benadryl will help. Just use lightly, not everyday. Anthistamines dry you up, including amniotic fluid.


Can you take Benadryl with Claritin?

Yes.There is no drug interaction between Loratadine and Diphenhydramine. Just make sure to take a regular dose of both, and remember that Benadryl can make you drowsy.No, you do not take two antihistamines together. Overdosing on antihistamines can cause excessive sedation, which might make you confused or cause you to pass out. You might even have trouble breathing. If claritin is not working for you as an antihistamine, it's probably time to see your doctor and get a prescription antihistamine.


Can you take Claritin and Benadryl at the same time?

No, you do not take two antihistamines at the same time. You may choose either benadryl OR Claritin, but not both. Overdosing on antihistamines causes severe sedative effects which might make you become confused or pass out. You might have trouble breathing. You will get twice the drying out effects, and will almost certainly get a splitting sinus headache or nosebleed.


Does Claritin affect depo provera?

There are no known drug interactions between Claritin and Depo Provera


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Does Claritin affect the morning after pill?

Yes, there is no interaction between claritin and the levonorgestrel morning after pills like Plan B, Next Choice, and Postinor.There are no known drug interactions between Claritin and Plan B or Next Choice.