Question 1

prescribed compozine for pollen allergy being a psychotic drug could that have change my brain chemistry  was 17 at the time / did have severe allerg?

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Not exactly sure: What you are asking, but Compazine (prochlorperazine) should not cause allergies to pollen. If i haven't answered your question then please clarify further and re-ask.

Question 2

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

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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 3

could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

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Yes: Drug allergy is a complex issue, so many drugs r in the market with many active / inactive ingredients, fortunately enough only few people develop drug allergy, if at all in doubt stop the medicine review it with ur doctor to replace it, if it is an absolute necessity to take the drug in question consult an allergist.

Question 4

can an allergy to a drug start 6-8 months after starting it long term?

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Yes.: Allergy may start at any time.

Question 5

what to do if i have a horrilbe allergy please someone which one is the best medicine?

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No single one: Depending on the severity of your condition. 
There is no one best drug for anyone but most people respond well to intranasal cortisone + a intranasal antihistamine. Dymista is currently the only rx drug with this combination. 
Avoidance remains the best and consider allergy shots if your symptoms are not adequately controlled.  However allergy shots are not medicine.

Question 6

what are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

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Rash and anaphylaxis: The most common allergic reaction to a drug is a rash.  In severe cases this is accompanied by breathing trouble and could even be life-threatening anaphylaxis.  Stomach upset is a common side effect and is not likely to be a true allergy.  However, it is still important to let your doctor know this.

Question 7

can your own allergies change after having a baby?

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Yes: Pregnancy can make your allerqies worse, or your allergies can improve after a pregnancy.

Question 8

please describe a good allergy medicine to use for allergies?

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Many to choose from: The most effective treatment for nasal allergies is the topical nasal steroid sprays (qnasl, flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc)--they are available by prescription.  For over the counter allergy medications, new generation antihistamines such as claritin, zyrtec, and Allegra are helpful.  These also come with the decongestant that is sudafed.   The best long term treatment for allergies is allergy shots!

Question 9

how do i overcome a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Tricky: Medication reactions can be tricky as the type of reaction can be intolerance vs allergic.  Avoidance is the best treatment for a drug allergy and using a suitable alternative.  In a life threatening circumstance, desensitization by an allergist in the hospital is an option.  Sometimes drug allergy can resolve over time such as penicillin.  An allergist can assist in a good long term plan.

Question 10

is there a better medicine than zyrtec (cetirizine) for allergies?

Accepted Answer

See details: Different patients do better with different meds. if Zyrtec does not help, try Allegra or Claritin (loratadine).

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