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Can People With VP Shunts Take Benadryl To Avoid Headache During Air Travel?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2013
Question: Yes can people with VP shunts take benedryl to avoid Headahce during air travel???
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Answered by Dr. Vineet Saggar (5 hours later)
Dear Friend,

I don't think benedryl is a good option. You can take coffee to avoid headache and a lot of fluids. If the headache occurs, still paracetamol is a good option.

Hope I have been able to clarify your doubts. Let me know if I can help you further.

Regards
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Can People With VP Shunts Take Benadryl To Avoid Headache During Air Travel?

Dear Friend,

I don't think benedryl is a good option. You can take coffee to avoid headache and a lot of fluids. If the headache occurs, still paracetamol is a good option.

Hope I have been able to clarify your doubts. Let me know if I can help you further.

Regards