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I've just been given prednisolone tablets for a very big top swollen lip by my doctor yesterday (shellfish reaction) but the lip is still very swolle?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

May take 3 days: It may take 3 days until a massive swollen lip can get back to normal. Consider taking antihistamine pill as well.

Answered 1/12/2018

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