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Stpped amox 3 days ago started benadryl (diphenhydramine) for rash on face and puffy lip should i be able to stop benadryl (diphenhydramine) without it getting worse. making me tired !

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Possibly but: there are many other OTC antihistamines which would not make you tired. If you do need an AH to control the swelling, try some of these newer AHs.

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Anthony Perkins answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sounds like allergy: It sounds like you have an allergy to amoxicillin. After 3 days the swelling should be resolved enough for you to stop benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Answered 2/10/2015

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Amoxicillin Rash: If after three days of stopping the amoxicillin and being on Benadryl (diphenhydramine), (diphenhydramine) your rash is not subsiding, I would not stop the Benadryl (diphenhydramine). However, I would recommend that you contact your physician because your Benadryl (diphenhydramine) many need to be changed to a short Prednisone taper if there has not been improvement on Benadryl (diphenhydramine) alone.

Answered 1/29/2015

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