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How long should I wait to take antihistamines after drinking
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Only newer kind: The new-generation antihistamine such as Claritin (loratadine) or Allegra possess virtually no sedating effect and i don't see any problem with it. I... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Powlin Manuelanswered
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Yes, you can!: Good morning,
yes, you can drink cholate when having symptoms of cold. You can take an antihistamine for relief of congestion. Steam inhalation may ... Read More
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Yes and yes: Hoping you feel better. Antihistamines aren't really for colds, if that's what you have. Pseudoephedrine's helpful for a cold so long as you use only ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Likely ok: It is likely ok although mild drowsiness may occur for some people from combining both antihistamines.
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Internal Medicine - Geriatrics 23 years experience
Sometimes: But be careful as some antihistamines can cause drowsiness.
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Usually: but the older antihistamines (Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (diphenhydramine) etc) tends to cause additive drowsiness effect to alochol. A rule of thumb ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Avoid coffee: Obviously you are reacting to something in the coffee. You can change brands and see if that helps. If the symptoms persist, then try tea or some ot... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Fiasconaro IIIanswered
Anesthesiology 34 years experience
No: 20 mg of hydrocodone is a good dose. No alcohol for 8 hours if i were you.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Minimal info here: You don't really say enough to be certain - but - if it was a standard OTC like benadryl - and you took the directed amount and you take no other medi... Read More
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Dr. Frank Amico Sranswered
Addiction Medicine 45 years experience
after 12 hours it is fine to have a drink. Most antihistamines are cleared from your body, unless they are the long acting, either way there should be... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Not expected.: Alcohol usually worsens itching unless one has drunk oneself into a semi-stupor. Not all itching is induced by histamine and thus it may not work at ... Read More
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