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My mom has allergic reaction having face swelling & running little fluid from head hairs pores due to usage of ciprofloxicin 500 mg. kindly advice ?

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Allergic reaction: Stop the cipro, (ciprofloxacin) start Benadryl or some other antihistamine, and see a physician.

Dr Calame agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Allergic reaction : This is a serious allergic reaction and she needs immediate medical attention, please take her to the hospital as soon as possible.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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