A 30-year-old member asked:

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) relieve swollen lingual frenulum?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dentistry 54 years experience

No: See a dentist to find out what's causing this swelling. Benedryl will not have any effect.

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A member asked:

I ate some crabs ealier today and now my top lip is swollen. I took 2 Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 4 hours ago and now i just took 2 more. Should i go to the emergency room or wait to see if this helps?

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I woke up with half of bottom lip swollen, not sure why I haven't eaten anything new. I've taken Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and been applying ice. What else should I do?

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A member asked about a 56-year-old female:

My husband took 50 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) for a serious rash, 25 mg more 4 hours later. His rash improved but feet are painful and swollen. Is possible od?

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A 49-year-old female asked:

One of my toes has been extremely itchy, swollen and hurts when I try to bend. tried Benadryl (diphenhydramine) anti itch and few others. Not a bug bite, what is it?

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A female asked:

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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