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Puffy Eyes, Taken Various Antihistamines But In Vain. How Long Should I Take Anything Before I See Results?
Hi there. I m hoping you can help.. I am having severe allergies the worst I ve ever had.. My eyes are so puffy I look like I got punched in the face! I took some Benedryl this morning my symptoms are better but the puffiness is not.. How long until it starts working? Also I might add Ive tried everything this week Zyrtec, sudafed etc but I only took one dose as I can t really function on any meds.. How long should I take anything before i see results? Thanks in advance
Fri, 24 Aug 2012
You will have to take antihistaminics for slightly longer duration before you see the results. Take allegra 120 mgm once a day and take a montair 10 mgm at night. Use cromal eye drops two or three times a day. For faster relief, take a short course of nsteroids, 20 mgm of prednisolone once a day.
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