Question 1

can anyone tell me if eye swelling associated with citalopram?

Accepted Answer

Not  common: Not a common side effect of citalopram, but it is always important to talk to your doctor about, especially if something that you have never had before starts to occur when you start taking any medicine.

Question 2

what works against swollen eyes?

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Swollen eyes: If your eyes are swollen because of allergies or infection, then treating the source will often help reduce the swelling.  A lot of adults have swollen eyes due to aging eyelid changes.  If the changes are severe enough, some people have elective surgery to reduce the swelling.

Question 3

how could  i reduce swollen eyes?

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Depends on the cause: Swollen eyes can be due to allergy which is the most common cause of swollen eyes but it can also be caused by infection and can be a sign of underlying disese of kidneys, hormone related.
So treatment depends on cause, you can try cold compresses and an over the counter anthistamine like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Claritin or zyrtec, and if no improvement see your doctor.

Question 4

i have swollen eyes
how can i fix my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Swollen eyes: You need to see an ophthalmologist who will provide the diagnosis and what treatment if any is necessary.

Question 5

how can i get rid of swollen eyes?

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Rest and avoid salt: A good way to treat swollen eyes is to avoid salty foods and get rest.  In addition you can place some tucks (witch hazel) pads in the refrigerator and then use them on your eyes for 45 minutes wih a cold compress on top of the pads.

Question 6

swollen eyes becouse of virus can i use ice?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Supportive  lubricating eye drops also may help.

Question 7

can you get swollen eyes with scarlett fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is a systemic inflammatory response to strep infection and the eyes can certainly be affected.

Question 8

how do i get rid of puffy, swollen eyes fast?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: You may have allergies.  Try over the counter allergy medicine.  Try cool compresses.  If eye doc does not see allergy or infection, you may need surgery.

Question 9

what are some ways to get rid of swollen eyes?

Accepted Answer

Swollen eyes: It is important that you see an eye doctor to find the cause of your swollen eyes. In the meantime apply cold compresses to your eyes to perhaps reduce the swelling.

Question 10

how can i get rid of swollen eyes every morning?

Accepted Answer

Challenging problem: Puffy eyelids upon awakening are a challenging problem.  Common causes include underlying sinus congestion, sinusitis and allergies.  You can experiment with over the counter antihistamines and head elevation.  You might want to consider undergoing allergy testing.  Often times no underlying cause is found, and an oculoplastic evaluation is needed.

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