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Will taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) help get rid of puffy eyes after crying?

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Nor necessary: Cold compresses and time will do the job nicely. I doubt that benedryl will do much to speed it up.

Dr Kanter and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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