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What Causes Lumps On Body After Taking Clarithromycin And Albuterol?
I took clarithromycin and albuterol for a lung infection. Shortly into the treatment I developed a painful lump in left forarm (lump was hard and had a bit of a bruised look). Then I developed one on back of left ankle, then side of left foot, then side of right foot. I stopped the albuterol, no change in lumps. Felt beginnings of lumps in hands. Finished the clar. cycle and within a few days most lumps abate except for lumps on feet which are still very painful. Could this be an allergic rxn to clar.? I also have history of gout. Could this be a factor as well?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
yes, clarithromycin can cause unusual swelling and bruising of skin in some patients.
you can take a mild anti-inflamatory like brufen to reduce pain and swelling if they do not resolve after stopping the drug.
also take some vit C supplements to reduce bruising tendency.
fact that you have gout may not aggravate your condition.
you can take a mild anti-inflamatory like brufen to reduce pain and swelling if they do not resolve after stopping the drug.
also take some vit C supplements to reduce bruising tendency.
fact that you have gout may not aggravate your condition.
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