Rash, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your rash may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a rash caused by a medicine if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has a hive-like rash that covers all or most of your body appeared over the past 1 to 3 hours?
Yes Has swelling in your mouth or throat appeared within the past 1 to 3 hours but you do not have trouble breathing?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your rash may be caused by a medicine?
Note: If your answer is Yes:
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. Do not take another dose of the medicine until you have spoken to your doctor.
- If you are taking a non-prescription medicine or an herbal remedy, stop taking the medicine. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 10, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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