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Can allergies or taking too much antihistamines cause low white blood cell count?
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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.
Answered 6/21/2015
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