Question 1

do you need a prescription for rebetol (ribavirin)?

Accepted Answer

Rebetol (ribavirin): Yes. Rebetol (ribavirin) requires  prescription.

Question 2

can pregnant women use rebetol (ribavirin)?

Accepted Answer

Rebetol (ribavirin): FDA Pregancy  Category X (Should not be used during pregnancy)

Question 3

how effective is ribavirin (rebetol) for treating hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Rebetol (ribavirin): Rebetol (ribavirin) is beneficial in the treatment of  hepatitis C &amp; is used together with an interferon medication.

Question 4

what do you think of the hepatitis c treatment {pegasys & rebetol}?

Accepted Answer

Not only Rx: Peg-interferon and Ribavirin are the standard treatment for hepatitis c unless you have genotype 1 where addition of a pi such as Incivek (telaprevir) can improve response rates and shorten treatment course.

Question 5

what could cause allergies all year long?

Accepted Answer

All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 6

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 7

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

Question 8

what can cause crab allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

Question 9

why do allergies cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Allergies can interfere with normal nasal and ear function which then causes a problem with a structure known as semicircular canals.  These are part of the ear and help tell your brain where your head is located.

Question 10

what causes pet allergy development?

Accepted Answer

Pet allergy: If you have an allergic predisposition, you can develop an allergy to almost anything, including pet dander with continued exposure. An allergist can help you by desensitizing you to pets and other allergens, see one for long term relief.

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