Drug Allergies

While doctors and other healthcare providers prescribe drugs to their patients to make them feel better, some people experience drug allergies, or severe reactions to a prescribed drug. Drug allergies can be life-threatening, but at the very least, they will still cause a victim great discomfort. When you experience a drug allergy, it could be because your doctor did not sufficiently test you for drug allergies or the drug manufacturer did not list the possible allergies.

If you or a loved one has suffered because of a drug allergy, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn more about building a case.

Symptoms of Drug Allergies

It may take days or even week to see symptoms of a drug allergy, be it from a prescription or an over-the-counter drug. Some common symptoms you may experience if you are allergic to a drug are:

• Skin reactions, such as rash, hives, or sensitivity to sunlight
• Fever
• Muscle and joint pain
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Rapid heartbeat
• Swelling of face and/or mouth

There are several other symptoms of drug allergies, but these are the most common. If you think you may be allergic to a drug you are taking, it is important to see your physician right away to get treatment.

Having an allergic reaction to your medicine may warrant a lawsuit, especially if the drug was a prescription. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss the potential merits of a case.

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If you or your loved one suffered an allergic reaction to a drug, the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 for more information.