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What Causes Swelling On The Tongue While On Buspirone And Cymbalta?
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I have been battling Fibromyalgia for 7 years. I have a hard time with anxiety and am taking Buspirone. I also take Cymbalta. Today, I woke up with a swollen tongue... it is sitting higher than normal and both sides are sore like they were clamped in my teeth. Is this just a fluke or can something cause the tongue to swell.
Thank you in advance.
I have been battling Fibromyalgia for 7 years. I have a hard time with anxiety and am taking Buspirone. I also take Cymbalta. Today, I woke up with a swollen tongue... it is sitting higher than normal and both sides are sore like they were clamped in my teeth. Is this just a fluke or can something cause the tongue to swell.
Thank you in advance.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Swollen tongue is appearing to be due to allergic reaction and it can be due to allergy to any food or medicine. At times, any bug bites or air allergens can also be a cause.
Soreness of tongue and hitting to the teeth is due to swelling causing soreness and pain. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.
You can be advised an allergy test and along with it antihistamines like benadryl can be advised to reduce swelling.
It should be immediately addressed because if the swelling continues to rise then it can cause choking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Swollen tongue is appearing to be due to allergic reaction and it can be due to allergy to any food or medicine. At times, any bug bites or air allergens can also be a cause.
Soreness of tongue and hitting to the teeth is due to swelling causing soreness and pain. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.
You can be advised an allergy test and along with it antihistamines like benadryl can be advised to reduce swelling.
It should be immediately addressed because if the swelling continues to rise then it can cause choking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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