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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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A 28-year-old female asked about a female:
My 6 month old has been around a dog and cat for 3 days. Her eyes are itchy, sneezing, runny nose. Can i give benadryl, (diphenhydramine) how much if so?
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadehanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Careful!: The main issue here is that the baby is having allergic reaction to the cats and dogs. It is best that the child be removed form these conditions! B... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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.?
Dr. Barbara Stark Baxteranswered
Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience
Allergy itch: You did right to give him an antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) should work well for the type of itching he has. Itchy eyes suggest an allergy ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Will Benadryl (diphenhydramine) help watery eyes, itchy throat, drainage on throat andy runny stuffy nose?
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
You can try: Don't exceed recommended dose, don't drive or operate machinery if you become drowsy, if it doesn't work see your doctor, good luck
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A female asked:
Can you take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if you took Reactine about 12 hours ago, but eyes are really itchy now?
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes: There is no problem in taking antihistamines, even in various combinations up to 4 times per day. Antihistamine eye drop however will likely be more... Read More
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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).
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Insect sting: Make sure the stinger is no longer present in the bite. Hornet bites usually causes a more pronounced reaction than bee stings. You might also apply H... Read More
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