Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lips After Taking Ibuprofen

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

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Wed, 23 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : I woke up with swollen lips and a tight throat after taking a 600mg ibuprofen. I have never had a reaction like this before. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take an allergy tablet

Detailed Answer:
Hello

It looks like you have developed an allergic reaction to the medication.

Please do not take it again and meet your doctor immediately

in the meantime please take any allergy tablet or syrup available in your house

please don't delay and meet your doctor immediately

Take care

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