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Can Benadryl Be Taken For Treatment Of Allergic Reaction?

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Question : I have a allergic reaction toclindamycin phosphate can I take Benadryl for the swelling
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes can be used

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes, you can use benadryl to treat the allergic reaction.

It is a drowsy anti histamine and would work well for this problem.

There are also non drowsy anti histamines such as : claritine, zyrtec, allergra

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Can Benadryl Be Taken For Treatment Of Allergic Reaction?

Brief Answer: yes can be used Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes, you can use benadryl to treat the allergic reaction. It is a drowsy anti histamine and would work well for this problem. There are also non drowsy anti histamines such as : claritine, zyrtec, allergra I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions