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A 29-year-old male asked:
can allergies or taking too much antihistamines cause low white blood cell count?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
Cardiology 44 years experience
No: If you mean seasonal allergies, the answer is no. Adverse reactions to some medicines (not antihistamines) can cause aplastic anemia which would make your WBC fall.
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Dr. Zachary Veres answered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Allergies: Not usually
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