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A 61-year-old female asked:

Could an allergy to the antibiotic avelox have caused my legs to swell and be painful to touch. i was given them for an infected graze on my leg.

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Dr. Al Hegab
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Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Possibly: Pleae stop the medicine and check with your doctor before resuming it, it could be an allergic reaction, side effect, interaction with other medicine you are on or a spread of the infection, all such warrants re-evaluation, wish you wellness
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