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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Benedryl Numb Throat

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Dr.   Arnab Banerjee MD

Throat infection with pain, cold with sneezing and fever of 99.5 and body pain ... taking salt water gargles , benedryl .. took 2 doses of dolo and 1 dose of combiflame... no improvement in condition ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee ( Critical Care Specialist)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

I have swelling of throats and lips. Reduces with benedryl 11/2 tablets ever four hours. Taking mucinex . One ingredient not time release. Need to know non drowsy alternative antihistamine otc ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

verify. Then he said he felt his throat was swelling so someone told him to take benedryl which I would ... metal taste in his mouth and felt his throat burning as if he has drank windex or something.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Oncologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I have had a cough due to tickle in my throat for 6 months now. At first I thought it was allergies due to the fall pollen. But it has still hung on during the winter months. I have tried Benedryl ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sumit Bhatti MD

1/2 hour same allergic reaction. Gave me Benedryl and sent me home. Still am experiencing side effects and been taking as per doctors orders Benedryl every 6 hours. Today I am very weak, dizzy ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumit Bhatti ( ENT Specialist)

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Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso MD

I had an antibiotic allergic reaction 2 months ago. Symptoms are tightness in throat, I called the clinic and they told me to stop taking the antibiotic and take benedryl. I take benedryl for days and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

just finished taking amoxicillin on Sat night. He had Strep throat. He has tried taking benedryl on Monday, Zyrtec on Tuesday and another Benedryl today and it is not going away. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Suman Kumar MD

40 yof, 23 weeks 5 days pregnant. Severe itchy throat which leads to cough which leads to wetting myself and vomiting . I have tried essential oils , salt water gargles, throat lozenges, throat sprays ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

drainage in throat, causing much coughing and throat clearing. But throat clearing and coughing persist that benedryl does not stop. I still feel some congestion. What do these symptoms suggest... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MD

I do have some allergies, but I have felt for about a year now something stuck in my throat. Im having a hard time getting comfertable right now, and feel like I have a lump in my throat. I had a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo ( General & Family Physician)