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I seem to be developing petechiae that come and go on my right/left arm/leg from taking an antihistamine. is it ok to keep taking this antihistamine?

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Dr. Zartash Gul answered

No: You need to get a CBC with differential done and see the doctor. This can be side effect of the drug or something else which needs more investigation

Answered 7/20/2017

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A member asked:

I seem to be developing petechiae that come and go on my right/left arm/leg from taking an antihistamine. is it ok to keep taking this antihistamine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zartash Gul answered

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