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Can Benadryl Be Taken After Hydrocodone For Swelling In Face?
My husband took hydrocodone for coughing last night and it helped, but this morning his face (eyes, around his mouth) is really swollen. His airway is fine and he has no trouble breathing, although we are monitoring it closely. Can he take Benedryl to fight this or would that be dangerous?
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
Hello,
Yes, you should take Benadryl as soon as possible. All his signs of swollen eyes and mouth are indicating an allergy reaction. If Benadryl won't help in a couple of hours, you should send him to the ER as soon as possible. Or you can send him straight away to ER. Do not underestimate these symptoms of allergic reaction, which explains his coughing last night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Yes, you should take Benadryl as soon as possible. All his signs of swollen eyes and mouth are indicating an allergy reaction. If Benadryl won't help in a couple of hours, you should send him to the ER as soon as possible. Or you can send him straight away to ER. Do not underestimate these symptoms of allergic reaction, which explains his coughing last night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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