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Can I Take Benadryl While Taking Coumadin?

I am taking Coumadin due to blood clots in my lungs 4 months ago. I also have delayed pressure Uticaria, an auto-immune problem. It has raised it s ugly head again; after being dormant for many months. Can I take Benedryl while taking Coumadin? I have welts and extremely itchy patches on my body.
Wed, 7 May 2014
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There is no contraindication to talking benadryl while talking cumadin, but you should do PT APTTand BT CT INR as you are talking anticoagulants. Dont feel panicky.
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Can I Take Benadryl While Taking Coumadin?

There is no contraindication to talking benadryl while talking cumadin, but you should do PT APTTand BT CT INR as you are talking anticoagulants. Dont feel panicky.