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Started Zovirax For Shingles. Swollen Lip. Have High Cholesterol, BP, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Depression. Need To Go To Emergency?

i started on zovirax friday for shingles , and this afternoon my bottom lip on the left side is swelled! i saw thats a reaction ....... Lip swelling has been reported by people with high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol , rheumatoid arthritis , pain, depression . i have them all! ice seems to make it go down for a bit. i am not planning on taking the meds again stil i speak to my doctor in the morning, in the mean time, what can i do to make it go down or is this an emergency room visit ? ( i have no insurance) thanks!
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

The first possibility in such cases is ALLERGY to the drug.
Stop the last drug / Take an anti-histamine / use cold compress
Then see your doctor as soon as possible...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Started Zovirax For Shingles. Swollen Lip. Have High Cholesterol, BP, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Depression. Need To Go To Emergency?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic The first possibility in such cases is ALLERGY to the drug. Stop the last drug / Take an anti-histamine / use cold compress Then see your doctor as soon as possible... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck