What Is a Drug Allergy?

What Is a Drug Allergy? (0:30)

A drug allergy is a body's reaction to something it doesn't recognize, says HealthMaker Stacy Wiegman, PharmD, Sharecare Advisory Board member and licensed pharmacist. Here, she explains what that means and the symptoms to watch for.

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