Is it possible to have a delayed allergic reaction to Penicillin?
October 23rd, 2007 by admin
overthinker asked:
I had noticed two days after I started the medication I have developed what seems to resemble poison ivy rash (itchy and mostly on my back). I had been taking it for about a week and as of yesterday my tongue was swollen on the sides.
I had noticed two days after I started the medication I have developed what seems to resemble poison ivy rash (itchy and mostly on my back). I had been taking it for about a week and as of yesterday my tongue was swollen on the sides.
So (after that dissertation) is it possible for the allergic reaction to be delayed in the mouth?
- Posted in Allergies
October 26th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
it is not delayed, you noticed two days after you started taking it and just ignored the rash. Stop the medication and see a Doctor as soon as possible because medicine allergy can be sometimes fatal, and always tell your medical attendants not to give you penicillin.
October 28th, 2007 at 7:25 am
you are having an allergic reaction, you need to report this to your doctor and get a different antibiotic. This is not a delayed reaction, it is a building reaction and it could grow more into an anaphylactic response which can be deadly.
October 31st, 2007 at 9:43 am
An allergic reaction starts after the second exposure to a substance. When you first take it your body produces its defence mechanism ready to attack if you have it again. So the second time you have it the reaction starts.
The signs and syptoms of peniccilin allergy are varied but may include;
Hives
Rash
Itchy skin
Wheezing
Swollen lips, tongue or face (angioedema)
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the signs or symptoms of penicillin allergy. He or she can determine if you’re having an allergic reaction and may prescribe an alternate antibiotic.
Anaphylactic reactions
The most serious allergic reaction to penicillin is an anaphylactic (an-uh-fuh-LAK-tik) response, which can be life-threatening. Anaphylactic reactions develop immediately after penicillin exposure in highly sensitive people. Anaphylactic reactions cause the airways to constrict and low blood pressure. Signs and symptoms include:
Constriction of the airways, including wheezing and a swollen tongue or throat, that results in difficulty breathing
Shock associated with a marked decrease in blood pressure
Weak and rapid pulse
Dizziness or fainting
Hives and itching
Flushed or pale skin
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Seek emergency medical care if you think you or someone else is having an anaphylactic reaction.
So I don’t think you are about to have an anaphylactic reaction but you should still see your doc, EVEN IF FINSHED THE COURSE because you may react differently if you have to have them again. There is always an alternative to penicillin but you must make your Dr aware.
hope this helps!
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:14 am
It’s not a delayed reaction. It’s just getting worse. It started off with the rash, and since you’re still taking it, your reaction is getting more severe. Stop taking the penicillin immediately and go to your doctor. If you can’t make an appointment, then go to the ER.
I had an extremely severe allergic reaction to penicillin as a child and almost died. It’s not something to take lightly.
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:24 pm
You are definitely having a progressing allergic reaction, and the fact that your tongue is beginning to swell means that your trachea could just as easily start to swell. STOP the medicine right now and call your doctor and then GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM right now before your trach begins to swell. They can give you medicine to stop the progression of the reaction. If your trach begins to swell and you begin to loose oxygenation, you loose mentality to take care of yourself quickly. Don’t wait and risk it. GO NOW to stop the progression any further.