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Is It Safe To Take Ambien With Benadryl?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: Is it safe to take a half of an ambien since I too one benadryl two hours ago?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both drugs have no significant interactions

Detailed Answer:
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Benadryl is a safe OTC drug and has no significant drug interactions with Ambien. You have taken tablets two hour back, and if you have prescription of Ambien then there is no risk in taking its half tablet. Slinghtly increased sedation can be seen otherwise there should be no risk.

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Is It Safe To Take Ambien With Benadryl?

Brief Answer: Both drugs have no significant interactions Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Benadryl is a safe OTC drug and has no significant drug interactions with Ambien. You have taken tablets two hour back, and if you have prescription of Ambien then there is no risk in taking its half tablet. Slinghtly increased sedation can be seen otherwise there should be no risk. Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again