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Does Claritin Redi Medication Cause Lymphadenopathy?
Question: Have there been any reports of lymphadenopathy in the neck due to use of Claritin Redi-tabs?
Brief Answer:
Low incidence of lymphadenopathy with Claritin Redi use
Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
A low incidence of lymphadenopathy is reported in patients using this product. The number increases is there is associated poly pharmacy i.e the patient uses a number of other drugs, has age greater than 60 and has more than one conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple myeloma , Hypertension etc. Even though the product contains loratidine which is an anti histamine , hypersensitivity can occur in response to almost any drug provided one is susceptible. If there is history of malignancy or suspicion regarding the enlarged nodes then an excisional node biopsy can also be advised along with or followed by a CT scan, in consult with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Low incidence of lymphadenopathy with Claritin Redi use
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
A low incidence of lymphadenopathy is reported in patients using this product. The number increases is there is associated poly pharmacy i.e the patient uses a number of other drugs, has age greater than 60 and has more than one conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple myeloma , Hypertension etc. Even though the product contains loratidine which is an anti histamine , hypersensitivity can occur in response to almost any drug provided one is susceptible. If there is history of malignancy or suspicion regarding the enlarged nodes then an excisional node biopsy can also be advised along with or followed by a CT scan, in consult with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you, Dr, XXXXXXX
I have been taking levoflocacin 500mg/day for 7 days for a sinus infection, but stopped 3 days ago because it didn't seem to help. I have severe seasonal allergies which are normally controlled by the Claritin, but this is the second time I have experienced a period of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck in the past year. My tonsils look OK and I don't have a sore throat, but my lymph nodes have been enlarged (~1 cm) for almost two weeks, associated with neck muscle stiffness. A recent dental appointment found no infections/cavities. I will probably go ahead with the CT on 4/30 if there is no improvement.
Thanks, again,
Rammany
I have been taking levoflocacin 500mg/day for 7 days for a sinus infection, but stopped 3 days ago because it didn't seem to help. I have severe seasonal allergies which are normally controlled by the Claritin, but this is the second time I have experienced a period of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck in the past year. My tonsils look OK and I don't have a sore throat, but my lymph nodes have been enlarged (~1 cm) for almost two weeks, associated with neck muscle stiffness. A recent dental appointment found no infections/cavities. I will probably go ahead with the CT on 4/30 if there is no improvement.
Thanks, again,
Rammany
Brief Answer:
Levofloxacin course should be completed
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You should complete the Levofloxacin course as an incomplete course of antibiotics can leave a patient more prone to develop resistant bacterial infections, in your case, sinusitis. The dose can be increased to 750 mg OD in consult with your doctor and the nodes should be reassessed thereafter. If the lymphadenopathy persists then further workup should be done as advised in my previous answer.
You are most welcome.
Wishing you best of luck.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Levofloxacin course should be completed
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You should complete the Levofloxacin course as an incomplete course of antibiotics can leave a patient more prone to develop resistant bacterial infections, in your case, sinusitis. The dose can be increased to 750 mg OD in consult with your doctor and the nodes should be reassessed thereafter. If the lymphadenopathy persists then further workup should be done as advised in my previous answer.
You are most welcome.
Wishing you best of luck.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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