Is It Safe To Take Benadryl Along With Lexapro And HCTZ?

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2015

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Mon, 25 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : I need to know if I can take benedryl with the prescriptions I am taking. Meds I am on are lexapro, hctz, tylenol 3, diclofenac, gabapentin, d2 1000, baby aspirin.

Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take Benadryl with medicines you mentioned above.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to H.C.M.

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Yes you can take Benadryl with medicines that already taking and there are not any significant interaction or side effects among these. At this point however in some individuals Lexapro as well as Gabapentin cause drowsiness which may increase after taking Benadryl. Therefore I would suggest my patients to avoid driving while on Lexapro , Gabapentin and Benadryl.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.

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