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Developed Face Allergy. On Selomax 50, Have Rashes On Face, Swollen Face And Neck. Is It Drug Allergy?

iam travelling in USA,56/male. I ve developed face allergy since a day. iam currently on selomax 50 -BD and covance BD.since 6 mnths.my face has rashes .n there is swelling on the face n neck n also gng to he jaws.i ve stoppd my covance only for the last 18 hrs.n iam on claritin and benadryl .bt the allergy seems to reduce n come bk.is it drug allergy or any other allergy?wat should i do?my diastolic is shooting to 100.does this require admission?help
Wed, 27 Jun 2012
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THIS IS DEFINATELY DRUG ALLERGY
YOU HAVE TO GET THE SALTS CHANGED TO OTHER ONES BY CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR
FOR ALLERGY YOU ARE TAKING RIGHT MEDICINES
YOU CAN ALSO APPLY CALAMINE ON EFFECTED PARTS AND TENOVATE OINTMENT AS LOCAL APPLICATION
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Developed Face Allergy. On Selomax 50, Have Rashes On Face, Swollen Face And Neck. Is It Drug Allergy?

THIS IS DEFINATELY DRUG ALLERGY YOU HAVE TO GET THE SALTS CHANGED TO OTHER ONES BY CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR FOR ALLERGY YOU ARE TAKING RIGHT MEDICINES YOU CAN ALSO APPLY CALAMINE ON EFFECTED PARTS AND TENOVATE OINTMENT AS LOCAL APPLICATION