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On Chemo For Prostate Cancer. Got Croaky Voice. Prescribed Piriton. Voice Normal. How Long Should It Be Taken?
I am having chemo for prostate cancer . I started to lose my voice and what voice I did have was very croaky. My Doc prescribed piriton to be taken at night time but didn t explane how it would help my voice.. Almost immediately my voice returned to normal, but he did not suggest for how long I should continue with the piriton. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
Hi,
Piriton is chlorpheniramine maleate ( antihistaminic) acts as anti allergic. Probably your voice get worsened due to laryngeal edema which has subsided on piriton use. If your symptoms are controlled you may discontinue the drug as long term benefit is unlikely. Anyway you should consult your treating doctor in this issue.
Piriton is chlorpheniramine maleate ( antihistaminic) acts as anti allergic. Probably your voice get worsened due to laryngeal edema which has subsided on piriton use. If your symptoms are controlled you may discontinue the drug as long term benefit is unlikely. Anyway you should consult your treating doctor in this issue.
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