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Taking Allegra For Allergy. Will I Get Swollen Tongue Frequently After Taking Ramitorva?
Question: by taking ramitourva capsules will i get swollen tongue frequently? when i take anti allergy tabs swelling goes in 6hrs, i am taking allegra for allergy.
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Thanks for your query.
Ramitorva contains Ramipril, . It is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that works to relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure as a result.
You have not mentioned for what are you taking it, as you have no mention of hypertension in your risk factors or history.
According to the National Library of Medicine, ramipril can cause many potentially fatal side effects. It can cause head, neck and intestinal angioedemas. Head and neck angioedemas refer to swelling of the face, lips, throat and tongue. When your tongue and throat are swollen, your airway becomes blocked, you become cyanotic (turn blue) and can pass out, with death as a possible result. Intestinal angioedema refers to severe swelling of your intestines. Symptoms of this condition include stomach pain, nausea or vomiting.
Hence, the swollen tongue is not a side effect that you should neglect. You should immediately report it to your doctor, as sometimes, the allergic reaction might be severe enough to block your airway and cause breathing .
Take care, and feel free to ask for further clarifications.
Thanks for your query.
Ramitorva contains Ramipril, . It is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that works to relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure as a result.
You have not mentioned for what are you taking it, as you have no mention of hypertension in your risk factors or history.
According to the National Library of Medicine, ramipril can cause many potentially fatal side effects. It can cause head, neck and intestinal angioedemas. Head and neck angioedemas refer to swelling of the face, lips, throat and tongue. When your tongue and throat are swollen, your airway becomes blocked, you become cyanotic (turn blue) and can pass out, with death as a possible result. Intestinal angioedema refers to severe swelling of your intestines. Symptoms of this condition include stomach pain, nausea or vomiting.
Hence, the swollen tongue is not a side effect that you should neglect. You should immediately report it to your doctor, as sometimes, the allergic reaction might be severe enough to block your airway and cause breathing .
Take care, and feel free to ask for further clarifications.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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