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What Causes Red Spots On Legs And Thighs After Taking Spiriva?
Question: I have "spots" about .5-1cm on my legs and thighs. The arise from lumps under the skin which get red and burst through the skin making a scab but no exudate. There are 7 on my lower left calf and many starting on my left leg and thigh. My doctor is treating me for skin infection but says it might also be a drug reaction.
I recently (about 4-5 months ago) started using Spiriva. I feel "different" in many ways and have many of the side effects mentioned for Spriva. Is Spririva a likely drug for th4ese side effects?
I recently (about 4-5 months ago) started using Spiriva. I feel "different" in many ways and have many of the side effects mentioned for Spriva. Is Spririva a likely drug for th4ese side effects?
Brief Answer:
Could be, following info needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
1. Can you please provide a picture of the spots so I can get a better idea and give a more accurate opinion?
2. Before admitting that spiriva is causing them, I need to know when did they appear: is it recently after starting spiriva?
It might be one of its side effects, that will be settled after stopping spiriva.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Could be, following info needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
1. Can you please provide a picture of the spots so I can get a better idea and give a more accurate opinion?
2. Before admitting that spiriva is causing them, I need to know when did they appear: is it recently after starting spiriva?
It might be one of its side effects, that will be settled after stopping spiriva.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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