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medicine reaction, swelling

swelling can be a sign that you are having an allergic reaction to a medicine. this can happen with almost any medicine.

many prescription and non-prescription medicines also may cause swelling as a side effect. a few examples are:

  • corticosteroids.
  • hormones, such as birth control pills and hormone therapy used to treat menopause symptoms.
  • some blood pressure medicines.

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