Question 1

what is the definition or description of: indocin (indomethacin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Side effects?: A patient can have an allergy to Indocin as they can also have an allergy to other anti inflammatories and can cause hives, edema, trouble breathing and also side effects can occur which can include skin rashes, abdominal pain, bleeding, fluid retention, diarrhea, and multiple other side effects.

Question 2

i have had a very slight case of gynecomastia all my life. possibly caused by allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Not a common cause: Other than steroids, I am not aware of any common allergy drugs that are associated with the development of gynecomastia.
For a list of some medications linked to gynecomastia, go to:
http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/175328-drugs-that-could-cause-gynecomastia/.

Question 3

can i take hydrocodone and a non-drowsy allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be ok at normal doses of hydrocodone (5-15 mg per dose, 3-4 times a day).  At VERY high doses (more than 120 mg per day), there is a slight risk of heart arrhythmia along with things like ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) or psuedoephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) due to an additive effect.

Question 4

my allergy medication is no longer working. how long should i wait after stopping daily 10mg loratadine doses before switching to daily 180mg fexofenadine doses? i've read that don't want to mix anti-histimines, so is a wait period necessary?

Accepted Answer

: You can stop loratadine today and start fexofenadine tomorrow. You should not use them in combination, such as using loratadine along with certirizine or fexofenadine or benadryl or hydroxyzine at the same time.

Question 5

i'm curious as to what allergy medication would work best?

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Allergy meds: It depends on which allergic diseases you try to treat. In general, all OTC medications work pretty much the same except for the newly approved OTC intra nasal steroid nose spray for hay fever, which works better. When OTC meds does not take care of your symptoms, it would be best if you see an allergist.

Question 6

can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Cold & allergy: You need to read the contents of the cold medicines. Soem already  have  allergy medicines inside of them as well. You shouls take your medicines you usully use for cold and the allergy medicine to your  docotor and have him/her tell you how to use them if at all, in combination.

Question 7

i'm worried because my boyfriend got high by taking a lot of his allergy medication, what are the risks, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Not Safe: Overdosing on sedative antihistamines to get high is definitely concerning and should be addressed. Taking too many of these pills can alter your cognitive and motor function and can be similar to driving drunk if he gets behind the wheel of a car.

Question 8

i took a reactive allergy medication that expired in june 2014 and has been stored in my medication cabinet. is it anything bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Drug manufacturers are required to put an expiration date on their products that gives a window of time when the drug formulation will be adequately potent. There is not likely to be anything dangerous in the expired medication, but it likely will not be as potent as unexpired medication and may not be effective. That being said it is a good idea to follow the dates and dispose of old medications.

Question 9

is it bad to take otc allergy medication to help fall asleep once in a while?

Accepted Answer

Try Melatonin: If you use Benedryl or some other OTC allergy medication to fall asleep once in awhile it won't hurt you.  However, its not a perfect solution.  These medications change your sleep architecture.  You don't get the right balance of each stage of sleep to feel rested.  You may feel hung-over in the morning.  A better solution would be Melatonin.  You can buy it a healthfood store.  Sulingual is best

Question 10

what to do if i'm 20 years old and my aunt gave me some clariton pills without the box therefore i have no idea how to use this allergy medication. help?

Accepted Answer

Don't use: One should never use medication that is not properly labeled or stored correctly.

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What is the definition or description of: indocin (indomethacin) allergy?

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I have had a very slight case of gynecomastia all my life. possibly caused by allergy medication?

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Can i take hydrocodone and a non-drowsy allergy medication?

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My allergy medication is no longer working. how long should i wait after stopping daily 10mg loratadine doses before switching to daily 180mg fexofenadine doses? i've read that don't want to mix anti-histimines, so is a wait period necessary?

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I'm curious as to what allergy medication would work best?

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Can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

A member asked:

I'm worried because my boyfriend got high by taking a lot of his allergy medication, what are the risks, what do you suggest?

A member asked:

I took a reactive allergy medication that expired in june 2014 and has been stored in my medication cabinet. is it anything bad?

A member asked:

Is it bad to take otc allergy medication to help fall asleep once in a while?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm 20 years old and my aunt gave me some clariton pills without the box therefore i have no idea how to use this allergy medication. help?

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