Can Antihistamine And Klonopin Be Taken Together?

Posted on Sun, 22 May 2016

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Question : I took my allergy pill which is 60 mg antihistamine ten hours ago. Can i take my klonopin .5mg

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and confusion.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Klonopin (Clonazepam) can be taken after taking antihistamines but there is a possibility of increased drowsiness, dizziness and confusion. Please go through:
http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/benadryl-allergy-with-clonazepam-896-470-703-0.html

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar