Question 1

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 2

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 3

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

Question 4

i'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

Accepted Answer

No cure yet, but...: Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

Question 5

what is the best otc allergy medicine?

Accepted Answer

OTC Allergy: Not fair. Truly, it is trial-and-error. What works best for you might not work best for someone else. Loratadine is the weakest binding non-sedating antihistamine; Cetirizine is the strongest binding non-sedating antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better than both but it makes people sleepy.

Question 6

how are drug allergies treated usually?

Accepted Answer

See below: It depends on the severity of the reaction. Certainly removal of the offending drug is the first step. Then medication to help with itching or hives, an antihistamine maybe needed. Also, steroids are some times used. And in severe cases, hospitalization maybe indicated.

Question 7

are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: Drug allergies are generally not hereditary.

Question 8

what medicine to take for seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: The most effective treatment for relief of seasonal allergies are prescription nasal steroid sprays (qnasl, nasonex, (mometasone) rhinocort, flonase).  If symptoms are mild then over the counter zyrtec, claritin, or Allegra can help.  It's best to start treating seasonal allergies before the "season" starts.  This is a prevention approach.  If the above meds haven't controlled symptoms, consider allergy shots.

Question 9

will taking expired allergy medicine hurt you?

Accepted Answer

Big question: There are a lot of allergy medications & your time span is enormous. Could you take a medication that expired last month? Yes. Last year? Yes, but it might not work as well. Five years ago? Sure but why bother? Medications don't become dangerous as they age just gradually less effective. One exception is Epinephrine it rapidly loses effectiveness after expiration & its needed to save lives.

Question 10

what is the best allergy medicine for your child?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Each child may respond differently to allergy medicines, all of the second generation antihistamines can be effective.  These include loratadine, Cetirizine and fexofenadine.  Each medication is dosed once daily and causes minimal sedation or behavioral effects.

What We Treat

Telehealth

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Medicine for quinalan allergy

A member asked:

What can i do for a medicine allergy?

A member asked:

What is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

A member asked:

I had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

A member asked:

I'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

A member asked:

What is the best otc allergy medicine?

A member asked:

How are drug allergies treated usually?

A member asked:

Are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

A member asked:

What medicine to take for seasonal allergies?

A member asked:

Will taking expired allergy medicine hurt you?

A member asked:

What is the best allergy medicine for your child?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Patient Care

Partner With Us

HealthTap

Join Us

Get the HealthTap app

Questions?