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What's an allergic reaction to a medication called?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Drug allergy: You can have many different symptoms: various rashes..Trouble breathing etc.....If you are concerned now for yourself stop taking the medicine and call your dr.

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Answered 6/20/2012

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