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Why you might want to take Benadryl while pregnant

Benadryl is an antihistamine that's used to treat allergies and allergic reactions as well as nausea and vomiting.

Is benadryl safe during pregnancy for sleep

It's also a sedative, so it's frequently used as a short-term sleep aid. Your doctor or midwife may recommend Benadryl to you during pregnancy to treat these common complaints.

Many other over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medicines also contain diphenhydramine – the active ingredient in Benadryl – including Maximum Strength Unisom SleepGels, Nytol, Sominex, and Eazzze the Pain.

Diphenhydramine is also found in cold and flu medicines such as Excedrin PM, Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough, and Robitussin Night Time Cough and Cold.

Is Benadryl safe during pregnancy?

Yes, Benadryl is considered safe during pregnancy.

Animal studies suggest it doesn't cause birth defects or other harm to a fetus. But there are few high-quality studies in people. That's why the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) classifies it

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