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Is antihistamines a blood thinner?. is it ok to take them as ive been taking them to stop itching and swealing of the eyes after hair transplant?

Q: is antihistamines a blood thinner?. is it ok to take them as ive been taking them to stop itching and swealing of the eyes after hair transplant?

: Antihistamines are not blood thinners. Cannot respond to the question as to whether it is OK to take whatever it is that you are taking. Please discuss this with your hair transplant sepcialist AND your primary doctor. Good luck.

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Dr. Ramalingaier Parameswaran answered

Antihistamines are not blood thinners. Cannot respond to the question as to whether it is OK to take whatever it is that you are taking. Please discuss this with your hair transplant sepcialist AND your primary doctor. Good luck.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/13/2022

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A member asked:

Is antihistamines a blood thinner?. is it ok to take them as ive been taking them to stop itching and swealing of the eyes after hair transplant?

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Dr Machanic agreed

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