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Dimercaprol allergy drugs
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
Tricky: Medication reactions can be tricky as the type of reaction can be intolerance vs allergic. Avoidance is the best treatment for a drug allergy and usi... Read More
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Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
See an allergist: You will need to see an allergist. They will determine if you are truly allergic. If you are an you need the medication there are protocols that can... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 32 years experience
Maybe: There are some allergies that resolve as you grow older. For instance some people can get improvement in their response to certain medications as they... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Luis Matosanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience
Much more than U ask: There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing, wheezing... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Linda Greenanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience
Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Foxanswered
Allergy and Immunology 46 years experience
Rash and anaphylaxis: The most common allergic reaction to a drug is a rash. In severe cases this is accompanied by breathing trouble and could even be life-threatening an... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Marvitanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Depends on drug: From immediatly to weeks or months depending on drug the dose and route of administration.
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5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Not if properly...: ...Manufactured.
Ironically, of late the biggest manufacturing problems have been with brand-name companies, with several high-profile recalls.
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome. people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiati... Read More
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714 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin). There are a few tests done to determin... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Wassermananswered
Allergy and Immunology 46 years experience
No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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