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Have Rashes. Taking Nutrition Garcinia Vambogia Medicine. Is It Allergy?

hi my name is erick and I have been on the pale diet for about a week, a few days ago i started getting this one red rash on my right side. Now i have three total, they look like bug bites two on my side and one in my inner thigh. I've also been taking Dynamic Nutrition Garcinia Cambogia, 500 mg, 90 Veggie Capsules. I wonder if its an allergic reaction, so I have stopped taking them.
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Hi ERICK,

Based from the information provided it seems like you are taking " Garcinia cambogia" which is a plant extract.

The answer to your question is "YES" it is an ALLERGIC REACTION which seems like the bug bites.
Other allergic reaction signs includes itching, skin rash, hives, mouth or throat tingling, chest tightness, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the hands, face or throat. An allergic reaction to Garcinia cambogia should be considered a medical emergency.

ADVICE:
1) PLEASE STOP taking PILLS immediately.
2) In case of difficulty in breathing / swelling in throat CALL for emergency help with out further a do.

Hope this information came in before any mishap.
Dr. JAY PATEL

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Have Rashes. Taking Nutrition Garcinia Vambogia Medicine. Is It Allergy?

Hi ERICK, Based from the information provided it seems like you are taking Garcinia cambogia which is a plant extract. The answer to your question is YES it is an ALLERGIC REACTION which seems like the bug bites. Other allergic reaction signs includes itching, skin rash, hives, mouth or throat tingling, chest tightness, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the hands, face or throat. An allergic reaction to Garcinia cambogia should be considered a medical emergency. ADVICE: 1) PLEASE STOP taking PILLS immediately. 2) In case of difficulty in breathing / swelling in throat CALL for emergency help with out further a do. Hope this information came in before any mishap. Dr. JAY PATEL