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Swollen right eye, twice after taking nsaids. am i allergic to them? i was not before!
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: The question is why were you taking the nsaids in the first place. Viral or bacterial infections can cause angioedema -- swelling/redness of the head/neck area, or it can be a combination of infection + nsaid. Other times, nsaids can randomly cause the reaction you describe, even if you've taken them in the past. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the safest pain medication to take in this case, up to 500mg generally.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Swollen right eye: Unilateral swelling is not often related to an allergic issue but it is possible. If it persists, you should see an eye doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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