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Does Dronis 20 Cause Hives Or Swollen Lips?
Hello, can you suddenly get hives/swollen lips etc from dronis 20? I have been taking Yaz then Dronis for 2 years now. I am 52 years old weigh 200 lbs and I m now taking Benadryl (2 pills at bedtime) to try and control the outbreaks even though this had worked for the last week I now see my hand is swollen and it is a raised skin rash that is actually warm to the touch . I also have Asthma and was told I need to see an allergist but have to be off of the Benadryl for at least a week first. To do so I would wind up in the Emergency room. Any advice? Also I had a lumpectomy performed just before this problem occured. Could this be the cause? I went to my primary physician and they prescribed Prednisone which did not solve it from recurring once the medicine was finished. I no longer have any adhesive on my body for at least 1 month now. Any thoughts? Thanks
Tue, 2 May 2023
Hi,
Dronis 20 is a combination oral contraceptive pill that contains ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. While hives and swollen lips are not common side effects of Dronis 20, they are possible. Allergic reactions to any medication, including oral contraceptives, can cause hives, swelling, and rashes.
However, it is also possible that the hives and swelling are not related to Dronis 20 at all. There could be other factors at play, such as an allergic reaction to another medication, food, or environmental allergen. The lumpectomy could also potentially be a factor.
It is important to discuss these symptoms with your doctor, who can conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment. In the meantime, continuing to take Benadryl as directed and avoiding known allergens may help to alleviate symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Dronis 20 is a combination oral contraceptive pill that contains ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. While hives and swollen lips are not common side effects of Dronis 20, they are possible. Allergic reactions to any medication, including oral contraceptives, can cause hives, swelling, and rashes.
However, it is also possible that the hives and swelling are not related to Dronis 20 at all. There could be other factors at play, such as an allergic reaction to another medication, food, or environmental allergen. The lumpectomy could also potentially be a factor.
It is important to discuss these symptoms with your doctor, who can conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment. In the meantime, continuing to take Benadryl as directed and avoiding known allergens may help to alleviate symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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