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Why There Is Itchiness And Swelling In My Mother S Eyes?
Hi My mother was put on Metoprolol along with Perindiprolol 2 weeks back since her blood pressure was a bit high. Since yesterday her eyes have been itchy and today her eyes were smaller and there is a slight swelling under her eyes. Her GP is not available till monday. what can we do?
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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It seems from the history that your mother is having itching of the eyes associated with swelling of the eyes.
This indicates allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment is by use of antiallergic eye drops. Washing the eyes with cold water and avoiding any allergen if known provides symptomatic relief.
Hence as of now she can use anti-allergic eye drops like olopatadine and if the symptoms persist she needs to consult eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that your mother is having itching of the eyes associated with swelling of the eyes.
This indicates allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment is by use of antiallergic eye drops. Washing the eyes with cold water and avoiding any allergen if known provides symptomatic relief.
Hence as of now she can use anti-allergic eye drops like olopatadine and if the symptoms persist she needs to consult eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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this can be aside effect of drug. You can give her one tablet levocetrizine 5mg and subsiquently inform about your problem. Drugs can be changed or can continue with anti-allergic drug.
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