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Tongue Swelling, Tiredness, Drowsiness. Taken Amoxicillin. Precautions To Prevent Spreading?
Hi. My daughter just took her first Amoxicilliin pill about 45 minutes ago & her tongue is swelling up. Is there anything she can do at home for that? She said she was tired & went to sleep, but it was getting pretty large. Worried it might spread to her throat . Any ideas? She called the doctors office & they just had a recording that they are closed.
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
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welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
from the symptoms it appears that your daughter may having penicillin allergy(angioedema)
so you need to consult your doctor as soon possible.
is there any hives or rashes on her body?
is it first time or like such reaction occurred before?is there any food particularly causing such type of reaction?
is there abnormal breathe sounds ?
if symptoms mild then it need no treatment.if severe means difficulty in breathing consult the emergency department
she may need Antihistamines and steroids
take care
welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
from the symptoms it appears that your daughter may having penicillin allergy(angioedema)
so you need to consult your doctor as soon possible.
is there any hives or rashes on her body?
is it first time or like such reaction occurred before?is there any food particularly causing such type of reaction?
is there abnormal breathe sounds ?
if symptoms mild then it need no treatment.if severe means difficulty in breathing consult the emergency department
she may need Antihistamines and steroids
take care
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