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Can Taking Z-pack Cause Swollen Tongue?

I have had a sore throat for days dr. Prescribed zpack, and Amon the third day. At the same time my tongue has swollen especially at night. Lately I have noticed postnatal drip, the past few months. It is very difficult to eat. Could the swollen tongue be from the above, or could it be a dental problem. The swollen tongue started before the zpack
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of swollen tongue that started before taking the antibiotic itself seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and can be mostly due to any food that is causing you allergic reaction..

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..

He can be advised to take anti allergics like benadryl or Levocetrizine..
He can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..
Once the allergen is ruled out avoiding exposure to it can prevent the allergy symptoms..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can Taking Z-pack Cause Swollen Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of swollen tongue that started before taking the antibiotic itself seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and can be mostly due to any food that is causing you allergic reaction.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.. He can be advised to take anti allergics like benadryl or Levocetrizine.. He can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.. Once the allergen is ruled out avoiding exposure to it can prevent the allergy symptoms.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.