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Lips constantly swelling up. what can i take for this?

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Dr. Bruce Weisbrot answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Antihistamine: Try taking an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (it may make you tired) and see if it resolves. If it does than you need to go to an allergist to find out what you are allergic to.

Answered 6/24/2014

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