Question 1

can i take an oral anti histamin (certirizin) and also apply topical gel dimetindene maleate (fenistil) for a bee sting ? i only have local reaction

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Taking an antihistamine can reduce the local reaction of a bee sting, as can topical antihistamines.  Beware, some topical antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can actually sensitize the skin and make reactions worse.  Also, if you have any lip, tongue or breathing symptoms, please see a doctor right away.

Question 2

intense itching allergic reaction benadryl (diphenhydramine) isn't helping?

Accepted Answer

Loratidine: You could try a stronger, long acting anti-histimine such as loratidine.  Also a topical application of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or a steroid such as Hydrocortisone may help control the itch.

Question 3

citalopram allergy = hives?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: According to fda data less than 1% of individuals develop urticaria (hives) or anaphylaxis with citalopram. Citalopram can be ruled out as the cause of any anaphylaxis, skin rash or hives you develop after you have been on it for over 1 year.

Question 4

is zantac (ranitidine) an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Yes : There are now 4 types of histamine receptors.  Zantac (ranitidine) acts on the h2 receptor resulting in blocking stomach acid thereby treating heartburn. Allergies are treated with h1 blocking type medications including claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec and allegra.  Some medications have both actions to block both h1 and h2 receptor.  For anaphylaxis, zantac can be added for it's effect on blood vessels.

Question 5

what cause hives with histamine release?

Accepted Answer

Allergens: That is an allergic reaction.  Can you narrow it down? What is the allergen?

Question 6

zantac (ranitidine) and zrytec for chronic hives?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You  can  take  it  and  should  til  you  find  out  the  cause  ,  do  see  an  allergist.

Question 7

which allergies cause urticaria?

Accepted Answer

Any allergy can.: Urticaria (hives) is due to true allergy only 10% of the time. Any type of allergy can cause the skin rash.  Foods & drugs are the most common. Other causes can be physical (direct pressure on the skin; cold; change in skin temperature) or underlying diseases like thyroid or auto-immune disorders, infections, cancer, etc. Urticaria that lasts up tp 4 weeks is considered acute. Longer is chronic.

Question 8

if histadelia is high histamine diphenhydramine, is an anti-histamine temporarily regulating my natural histamine levels?

Accepted Answer

No scientific basis: You can find histadelia on any Google search, but NOT on any serious medical search. There are patients who suffer from high histamine levels, but those are patients who have severe allergic reactions or rare tumors. Diphenhydramine will help such patients, also allergic patients in general, as many are mediated by histamine. However, histaelia is NOT a real disease.

Question 9

can eosinophils cure an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

No: Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that are typically elevated in allergic disorders and certain infections such as parasitic infection.  While eosinophils may help to fight off specific infections and may serve as a marker of allergic disease, they do not prevent or cure allergic reactions.

Question 10

will allergy medicine, like zyrtec, (cetirizine) relive cold symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cold symptoms: Are you sure it is a cold not allergies? Zyrtec (cetirizine) will not alleviate cold symptoms. A decongestant containing medication will help.

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Can i take an oral anti histamin (certirizin) and also apply topical gel dimetindene maleate (fenistil) for a bee sting ? i only have local reaction

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Intense itching allergic reaction benadryl (diphenhydramine) isn't helping?

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Citalopram allergy = hives?

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Is zantac (ranitidine) an antihistamine?

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What cause hives with histamine release?

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Zantac (ranitidine) and zrytec for chronic hives?

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Which allergies cause urticaria?

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If histadelia is high histamine diphenhydramine, is an anti-histamine temporarily regulating my natural histamine levels?

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Will allergy medicine, like zyrtec, (cetirizine) relive cold symptoms?

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