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What is the definition or description of: cyproheptadine allergy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Cyproheptadine : Is a first generation antihistamine, despite being used to treat allergies, it can be itself a cause for allergy, although rare, and the allergic symptoms would be like any drug allergy, rash, hives, etc

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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