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Swollen Face After Taking Ibuprofen. Treatment Required?
Hi Doc, Took some ibuprofen last night and work up with a swollen face? I ve never had a reaction to ibuprofen before. I read that you are suppose to take antihistamine to reduce the reaction. I took some Claritin. The swelling is near my eyes mostly. I ve read in a few places that suggest going to see a doctor but is that necessary? The swelling has gone down some. I am also using an ice pack to reduce the swelling. The ibuprofen has been in my system since midnight approximately. Should I be concerned with the swelling traveling to my throat? Thanks! Chet
Mon, 17 Sep 2012
DEAR CHET.OBIDZINSKI
Ibuprofen is a reater safe drug , But some individuals have a allergic reaction towards it
The symptoms that you suggest are suggestive of allergy towards ibuprofen
I would advice
1. discontinue the ibuprofen
2. take a antihistamine , claritrin that your taking is fine but if you have nasal congestion is suggest claritrin D
( ibuprofen has a half life of 6 to 8 hours , thus will be out of your system in around 24 hours )
3. watch out for more severe symptoms like -
shortness of breath , congestion in the throat , dizziness --- contact your general physician for treatment with corticosteriods
well hope i managed to answer your query .
Ibuprofen is a reater safe drug , But some individuals have a allergic reaction towards it
The symptoms that you suggest are suggestive of allergy towards ibuprofen
I would advice
1. discontinue the ibuprofen
2. take a antihistamine , claritrin that your taking is fine but if you have nasal congestion is suggest claritrin D
( ibuprofen has a half life of 6 to 8 hours , thus will be out of your system in around 24 hours )
3. watch out for more severe symptoms like -
shortness of breath , congestion in the throat , dizziness --- contact your general physician for treatment with corticosteriods
well hope i managed to answer your query .
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