Hello I am abroad and might have eaten unclean veggies and possibly have worms. I have been prescribed Albendazole but in reading about it I see side affects of low blood counts and poor clotting. I have previously suffered from ITP (low platelets) and am worried this medication might reignite this disease. Your thought?
Hello welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for your queryAlbendazole is the Chat Doctor. . Aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression is the rarest side effect. You didn't mention in the query about the number of platelet count.normal count is 1.5-4 lakhs. During the course of treatment monitor your blood counts. Consult general physician for further suggestionsThank you