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A member asked:
Can i take benedryl for itching due to dental pain and facial edema?
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I don't see why not: Benedryl shouldn't make the situation any worse. Just make sure you get treated for the infection.
Answered 7/10/2015
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Allergy/infection: Itch usually means allergic reaction. Pain and swelling usually means an infection that is getting out of control. Benedryl may reduce the itching , but will not eliminate the allergy. Nor will it treat infection. Before this gets out of hand please call our dentist. Treat the cause of the pain/swelling/itching...Don't just mask the symptoms.
Answered 7/10/2015
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NO: Dental pain and facial edema are an infection. Itching may be unrelated. See dentist for dental infection.
Answered 7/6/2015
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