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I had some agave in my coffee 2 dy ago and ever since then my throat has been killing me. went to er, not anaphylaxis. hurts to swallow. tips? howlong

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Agave in coffee: Try taking some Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Motrin if the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does not work. Good luck and feel better!

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/27/2015

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