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Woke up with swollen itches eyes. have 2 babies and do not want to take benadryl (diphenhydramine). is there something else i can take?

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Dr. John Chiu
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Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Other antihistamines: You may try an antihistamine eye drop or take any other kind of antihistamine. They would not do harm to your babies (vs Benadryl (diphenhydramine) which may make you very drowsy and less able to take care of your kids).
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