A 27-year-old female asked:
can you become allergic to lo loestrin fe suddenly after taking for 9 months? i have itchy hives/bumps all over. i'm also on minocycline for acne.
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Dr. Joseph Pena answered
25 years experience Fertility Medicine
Possible: May consider switching ocp brand. Minocycline may also be the possible culprit depending on when initiated. If unsure, may seek evaluation with allergist.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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Dr. Thomas Namey answered
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You can be switched!: Doxycycline is an aption, but if itching occurs, erythromycin, and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) are options.
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Inflammation: !st drug such as minocycline tends to linger on in the tissue longer. 2nd the inflammation triggered by the drug takes 1-2 weeks to resolve even after ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amrit Singh answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Possible: allergic reaction
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes: need to stop the minocycline for now and see your doctor, benadryl in the interim would help, best wishes
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