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I read that oral nystatin can make your tongue and mouth swell up, possibly breathing problems is this true?
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Not true: Only if you're allergic to it.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Nystatin: You are describing an allergic/anaphylactic reaction to a particular medication. Nystatin as well as any other antifungal, antibiotic or other medications as well as certain foods, especially seafoods can cause this type of reaction.
Answered 1/28/2015
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