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Does Intake Of Benadryl Help In Treating Insect Bite?
Question: My wife was bitten by a dear fly (yellow fly) earlier today, she says 5-6 times in the leg and ankles, it is very swollen now , she takes one kolonapin to help her sleep ,, is it safe to take a benadryl to help the reaction.
Brief Answer:
Ok to use both but may increase sedation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
It is safe to take Benadryl if she is not going to be driving or having to be very alert, as the two can add to each other's sedative effect. As long as she doesn't mind the possibility of being sedated, it is ok to do.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Ok to use both but may increase sedation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
It is safe to take Benadryl if she is not going to be driving or having to be very alert, as the two can add to each other's sedative effect. As long as she doesn't mind the possibility of being sedated, it is ok to do.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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