Question 1

how long will hives last if i'm having an allergic reaction to medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends on half life: Different medications have different half lives.  A half life is the time is takes for 1/2 of the drug to be metabolized and passed out of the body.  It usually takes 3 half lives for a drug to be considered out of the body.  If you know the half life of the drug, then you can make an educated guess about how long the hives will last.  It also depends on your body's own metabolic rate (fast/slow).

Question 2

what can i do if someone has an allergic reaction to medication?

Accepted Answer

Stop the medication: Unless the medication is essential to the treatment of a condition, you should talk to your doctor and find an appropriate substitute.  For example, if you react to one type of blood pressure medication, you could be prescribed a medication from a different class to treat the same condition.  In rare cases you could be admitted to the hospital and undergo desensitization if it was essential.

Question 3

if i was going to have a server allergic reaction to medication and i stopped taking it how long would it take to find out if it was a bad one or mild?

Accepted Answer

See details: I depends on the half-life of the medication, In order words, how long the med stays in your system.

Question 4

how long does it take for a severe allergic reaction to medication take, specifically anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Basics: For injected meds we would expect such a reaction within 15-30 minutes while oral medications could start as soon as any absorption occurred, usually within an hour or two. In some cases there might be a delay, but that would be the exception.

Question 5

if a doctor sees you had a allergic reaction to medication will he put a cast on after surgery? i have a split on and then a cast but i have a badrash

Accepted Answer

Rash under cast : A rash needs to be watched if it is in danger of becoming infected , so a surgeon needing to operate on the same area is going to have to keep an eye on that . There is often more than one way to immobilize a limb after a procedure, so talk to your doctor about the options for keeping a close watch on the rash to be sure it finishes healing !

Question 6

how long does it take for swelling to go down in lip from allergic reaction to medication from lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Angioedema, or the swelling in your face and/or neck caused by certain medications, typically resolves within 7-10 days after you stop the medication but may last up to 4-6 weeks. Go to the er immediately if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or swelling in your throat.

Question 7

2 days ago i started using bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhalers as doctor suspects i may have asthma.last night after bronchodilator and today morning after corticosteroid i had severe cough attack.is it a reaction to medication and dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

: Both bronchodilator and steroid inhalers may cause cough which is a known adverse effect. If your breathing is not impaired, i.e. no dyspnea, you can use them again. If cough becomes intolerable with either one, you can stop that one and use the other for 1-2 days and then try the other. If you could not tolerate both, call your doctor for different brands.

Question 8

i am trying to find a dr in bergen cty, nj who has experience with cyp2d6. i need to have add'l testing for allergic drug reactions.

Accepted Answer

Rare specialty?: Ask the specialists you already know - I expect it's a group who keep up with the work all of them are doing through publications and conferences. They would be a referral source. Good luck!

Question 9

my allergic drug reactions usually consist of hives. now that i take xyzal&zantac, am i at least somewhat protected from drug reactions if one occurs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both of those medicines help treat allergic reactions, but if you are very sensitive you still may get hives. If you have breathing difficulties from a reaction seek emergency care immediately.

Question 10

i think im having a reaction to medication i was on two weeks ago. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: Are you sure it is the medication, because most medications do not stay in the body that long unless it is specially prepared like a depot to stay for long. You did not say the name of the medication. It depends on how serious the reaction is. If you know it is the medication stop; if serious reaction see a doctor, otherwise wait for the effect of the medication to wear off.

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If i was going to have a server allergic reaction to medication and i stopped taking it how long would it take to find out if it was a bad one or mild?

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How long does it take for a severe allergic reaction to medication take, specifically anaphylaxis?

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If a doctor sees you had a allergic reaction to medication will he put a cast on after surgery? i have a split on and then a cast but i have a badrash

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How long does it take for swelling to go down in lip from allergic reaction to medication from lisinopril?

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2 days ago i started using bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhalers as doctor suspects i may have asthma.last night after bronchodilator and today morning after corticosteroid i had severe cough attack.is it a reaction to medication and dangerous ?

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I am trying to find a dr in bergen cty, nj who has experience with cyp2d6. i need to have add'l testing for allergic drug reactions.

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My allergic drug reactions usually consist of hives. now that i take xyzal&zantac, am i at least somewhat protected from drug reactions if one occurs?

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I think im having a reaction to medication i was on two weeks ago. what do i do?

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