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A member asked:

If a reaction after a flu shot causes blisters in the shot area the and accompanied by itching, is it advisable /ok to take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg tab will help with the itching. It is a very old and commonly used medicine. It will make you drowsy, so be careful. Feel better!

Answered 6/24/2014

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