U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Norway
A 26-year-old male asked:

Can you suddenly become allergic to zoloft (sertraline) and lamictal? i'm not allergic to them. yet i'm afraid this will happen. is this irrational fear? anxiety?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Kaveh Karandish
Internal Medicine 18 years experience
Yes : Drug allergies usually start overnight .. You either have allergy to some medications or you don't ... In some select cases you may develop allergy to certain agents after using them number if times ... I look at this mostly as a compulsive thought behavior ...
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Similar questions

Norway
A 26-year-old male asked:

Can you suddenly become allergic to Zoloft (sertraline) and Lamictal? I'm not allergic to them. Yet I'm afraid this will happen. Is this irrational fear? Fobia?

3 doctor answers5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: This is very little chance of this happening. With your degree of irrational anxiety, it is no wonder that you are on those meds.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Last updated May 14, 2014

Disclaimer:

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.