HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Does premedicating w/xyzal, zantac (ranitidine) allow a mildly allergic person to slowly start taking aspirin again if under a drs care? was mildly allergc to asp.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Needs allergist: Supervision since some allergic reactions to Aspirin could be serious. There may be better ways to desensitize you.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Will taking daily xyzal (levocetirizine) & Zantac help protect me from allergic reactions to meds? Am allergic to so many now that i'm afraid of everything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Respected dr last year angio done and I am on med-tab plavis -baby asprin -lopressor12.5mg tab Zantac (ranitidine) shell i contineu?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I take +/- 8 ranitidine 300mg per day for my ulcer it hurts badly. I know aspirin makes it worse but have nothing else for the pain. Is there any harm from the dosage i take of ranitidine?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Will my stomach ulcer still heal if i take omeprazole and ranitidine, but also aspirin every day? Aspirin hurts but I have chronic headache .

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Altho aspirin, ibuprofen have caused mild hives, i need asp for various reasons. I now medicate daily w/xyzal, zantac (ranitidine). Slowly start asp again? Safe?
Nsaids gave me very mild hives in the past & allergist wants to desens me by having me take a baby aspirin a day at home. I take xyzal, (levocetirizine) zantac. Safe?
If i premedicate w/xyzal, zantac, (ranitidine) can I start using nsaids again, even tho they caused minor hives in the past? Allergist says yes, but i'm nervous.
Can i take Zantac (ranitidine) if I am allergic to aspirin?
If a person pre-medicates w/xyzal & zantac, (ranitidine) can they take an nsaid drug, if that drug has caused minor hives in the past? Get skin reaction only.

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.