Hello,
I’ve recently developed a strange rash which my physician thinks is caused by some kind of an allergy. It just looks like red, itchy rash that first started on my arms, but then spread to my chest and neck. At first I just used over-the-counter Benadryl, but until I get all my allergy tests done, I was prescribed Allegra, as well.
Allegra did kind of stop the rash from spreading, but Benadryl works better in stopping the itching, not to mention that it helps me fall asleep easier. What I’m wondering though is, is it safe to use Allegra and Benadryl together?
Hello,
it's generally not recommended to take both Allegra and Benadryl at the same time, mainly because both medications have similar way of stopping the allergic reaction. But, if Allegra isn't helping you with the itching, then maybe Benadryl topical cream would work better - or a steroid one.
If you continue to take these two medications together at least space them apart, eg, take Allegra in the morning and Benadryl at night.
Most doctors will tell you that it's perfectly fine to take Allegra and Benadryl at the same time. I don't know who the id**t about is.