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Can Benadryl Be Taken For The Treatment Of Rashes On The Body?

I started prednisone 15 mg yesterday for polymyalgia rheumatica. A couple of hours after taking the pill at 7:00 pm I developed a red rash on my upper chest and on the outer part of my right calf. I also was itchy and had a few disturbing mental images as I tried to sleep. At 3:30 am I woke to a vey brief hallucination (my first ever) and my tongue is swollen. I have also been on Buprorion for a few years, alternating 300 mg to 150 mg daily. Can I take Benadryl to reduce the rash and tongue swelling?
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Yes it can be used but it depends on the allergy factor for the future treatment

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Dr.Jolanda
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Can Benadryl Be Taken For The Treatment Of Rashes On The Body?

Hello Yes it can be used but it depends on the allergy factor for the future treatment Regards Dr.Jolanda