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On birth control lutera for a week, woke up with swollen bags under eyes/itchy. will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help and also reduce swelling?
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Possibly: If you are having an allergic reaction then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (an antihistamine) will help you.
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