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A 19-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Charles Gordonanswered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Possibly: If you are having an allergic reaction then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (an antihistamine) will help you.

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My 7 year old son has itchy bumps on legs and arms...Nothing on tummy or back. His eyes are itchy too. I gave him Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to ease the itch.?

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Will Benadryl (diphenhydramine) help watery eyes, itchy throat, drainage on throat andy runny stuffy nose?

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A 32-year-old female asked about a female:

Stung by a bee or hornet. 24 hours later it is very swollen, red and itchy. No breathing troubles. Used charcoal poultice, ice, onion slice, benadryl (diphenhydramine).

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A 40-year-old female asked:

6yr old son has mild cold urticaria, but getting worse-why? Didnt expect it to get worse-suggestions? No hives but swollen itchy skin. Takes benadryl (diphenhydramine).

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