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What Causes Puffy Cheeks, Night Sweats And Sore Eyes?
I have been on thyroxins for 9-10 days and my cheeks are puffy inside and out and hot to touch my tongue feels to big for my mouth and my eyes are sore I keep having night sweats am very tired and generaly feel unwell am or is this an allergic reaction?
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
Hello,
Puffy cheeks, night sweats, enlarged tongue and sore eyes after taking Thyroxine, may be due to side effects of the medicines or allergy to the medicine. You should contact your treating doctor urgently, Avoid taking the medication again. Your doctor may need to change your treatment. Notify your healthcare provider of the reactions you’ve encountered after taking medication or eating certain foods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Puffy cheeks, night sweats, enlarged tongue and sore eyes after taking Thyroxine, may be due to side effects of the medicines or allergy to the medicine. You should contact your treating doctor urgently, Avoid taking the medication again. Your doctor may need to change your treatment. Notify your healthcare provider of the reactions you’ve encountered after taking medication or eating certain foods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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