Question 1

my 7 month old baby is on infasoy 2 formula.  the formula is currently out of stock nationwide until end of october.  which other formula can i use? isomil makes her very constipated so this is not an option.  she has a cow's mild protein allergy.

Accepted Answer

Many formulas: Many formulas address the issue of cow milk allergy. Other formulas may be non cow’s milk, such as Goats milk. Encourage iron rich foods and fortified iron cereal.

Question 2

my 3 month old baby has an allergic to my breast milk. he has been on novalac aminova for almost four weeks and has responded well. we suspect that he has a cows milk allergy. can i use isomil instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may switch the formula to a standard infant soy formula, but often milk allergy co-exists with soy allergy. Please have a food panel allergy test performed and a total IgE level. The symptoms of milk allergy may be confused with milk intolerance. Please discuss the latter with your PCP upon follow up. The formula that your son is currently taking is a good choice as well.

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

what's a good alternative for bromfed (brompheniramine) allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are different types of bromfed..With or without decongestant..Either way other anithistamines won't make you as drowsy.Try Allegra (fexofenadine)  zyrtec or claritin(with or without sudafed)..There are generics for all of these and they are now over the counter..Just read the labels for any precautions for yourself.

Question 5

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 6

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

it is a problem to drink alcohol after taking allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Because many allergy medications can cause drowsiness, even the non-drowsy ones, it is not a good idea to drink alcohol while on one of the systemic allergy medications.  I recommend that you not drink alcohol when taking allergy medications.

Question 10

what allergy medication is safe to take if i am on diazepam and copd?

Accepted Answer

Several: Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra and zyrtec are safe and tend to cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines. Excessive drowsiness with diazepam can occur with chlorpheniramine or brompheniramine which are in many over the counter allergy medications. There is a theoretic concern of thickening sputum and causing more airflow obstruction.

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A member asked:

My 7 month old baby is on infasoy 2 formula. the formula is currently out of stock nationwide until end of october. which other formula can i use? isomil makes her very constipated so this is not an option. she has a cow's mild protein allergy.

A member asked:

My 3 month old baby has an allergic to my breast milk. he has been on novalac aminova for almost four weeks and has responded well. we suspect that he has a cows milk allergy. can i use isomil instead?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What's a good alternative for bromfed (brompheniramine) allergy medication?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Which drug is a good allergy medication?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

It is a problem to drink alcohol after taking allergy medication?

A member asked:

What allergy medication is safe to take if i am on diazepam and copd?

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