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Suggest Treatment For An Allergic Reaction To Penicillin

I was. Hospitalized for 8 days because i have venus stesis ulcers on both legs and developed cellulitis and got strep A in my blood stream my oxegen levals were in the 70s when i didnt have my oxegen tubes on so 8 days later they discharged me and gave me a perscription for penicilin and im allergic to penicilin i didnt no until my dad told me i was and it should be in there computers systems so i have been taking it for 5 days now and ever since i came home i have been short of breath and headaches and now i itch all over and my cheek all of the sudden swelled up and its hard and itchy and im just now getting a little bit of an appetite back and i stopped taking the penicilin last night at 6 pm but im worried im gonna catch the superbug what should i do
Sat, 12 Jan 2019
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.

I recommend using antihistamines daily such as Levocetirizine.

I also recommend you to use steroid lotion for local application.

If the symptoms continue I recommend doing steroid shot which are prescribed medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For An Allergic Reaction To Penicillin

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. I recommend using antihistamines daily such as Levocetirizine. I also recommend you to use steroid lotion for local application. If the symptoms continue I recommend doing steroid shot which are prescribed medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician