A 51-year-old female asked:

Have an amoxcillin rash..itchy, red can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) ? (or something similar) i am a type 2 diabetic taking one metformin tablet per day

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Dr. Nelly Cohenanswered

Internal Medicine 29 years experience

Yes: Yes you can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or similar meds.

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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered

Podiatry 24 years experience

Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine that may relieve your allergy symptoms. Consult your doctor about the allergic reaction.

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Dr. Diane Minichanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Should be ok, if any trouble breathing cal 911. Make sure you notify your doctor of the rash, .

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A member asked:

I have been having extremely itchy skin. Starts on hands and feet. Sometimes on the rest of my body. There are no marks to show any signs of rash. That is until I claw myself to death. Wondered if it may be a sign of diabetes. Never had this before. Lotion does not help. I have not changed any kind of soap or shampoo or detergent. I can take a Benadryl and it will stop. Itching?

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing rash in armpit (quality: pustules or pimples) , skin redness or irritation, itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itchi... bumps and red on outer elbows armpits and buttocks. Benadryl cream and pills not working?

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have a fine, papular, kinda itchy rash that has broken out on most of my face. It seems to be spreading out over the rest of my face. What can I do for it? Have tried Benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion and tablets.

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A female asked:

I have one ankle that's puffy and itchy. Seems there is a slight rash. I elevated and took benadryl, (diphenhydramine) in case it was from a bite. What could it be?

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A member asked:

IItchy, red rash on legs caused by spandex/polyester leggings. Treating w/ Benadryl (diphenhydramine) & hydrocortisone cream, but rash is spreading to arms and ears..

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