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What Causes Brown Spots On The Legs After Taking Sudafed And Mucinex?
Hi, I have had severe flu with sinus congestion, swollen glands and have been on antibiotics, z-pak, cough syrup and then taking sudafed, mucinex, and nyquil. over the past few days I noticed my legs having brown bruising spots all over to appear. could this be an allegeric reaction?
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Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hi,
If spots are red and itching then this is an allergic reaction.
If these spots are brown and flat, don't itch and they are bleeding under the skin then cause is probably a blood thinning medication or low platelets count.
Do a total blood count and platelets count.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
If spots are red and itching then this is an allergic reaction.
If these spots are brown and flat, don't itch and they are bleeding under the skin then cause is probably a blood thinning medication or low platelets count.
Do a total blood count and platelets count.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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