Allergic Reaction to a Medication: Symptoms & Signs (Drug Allergy, Medication Allergy)

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Alternate Names : Drug Allergy, Medication Allergy

Symptoms of an allergic reaction to a medication can include the following:

anaphylactic shock, which is a very severe reaction that can lead to death

hives, which are multiple small, itchy, swollen areas on the skin

palpitations, which are an unusual awareness of the heart beating within the chest

skin rash

swelling of one or more parts of the body

Other symptoms may also occur in some cases.

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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