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Is Benadryl Safe To Use For Allergic Reaction?

I had Unna boots applied to my legs 4 days ago for venous insufficiency and edema in my legs. After 4 days my legs fully decompressed but the itch and skin burning was unreal, so I cut the Unna boots off. I took Benadryl for the allergic reaction as my skin was beak red and burning. Wa I correct in doing so?
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hi.
This is great.
Benedryl syrup is one of the oldest and the best anti-allergic medicine. You did correct. You have to continue in a dosage that does not give you sedation / sleep ( seen in a few patients as a common side effect-not all).
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Is Benadryl Safe To Use For Allergic Reaction?

Hi. This is great. Benedryl syrup is one of the oldest and the best anti-allergic medicine. You did correct. You have to continue in a dosage that does not give you sedation / sleep ( seen in a few patients as a common side effect-not all).