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

My doctor told me not to take antihistamines before allergy test but i've been taking nasonex (mometasone) and otrivin decongestant is that ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Okay: A number of medications should be discontinued prior to allergy skin testing. Steroid nasal sprays like nasonex (mometasone) may be continued. Otrivine is a nasal decongestant which should only be used for temporary relief of symptoms may be continued. Escitalopram and inhalers and nebulizers may be continued.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2017

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Continous popping sounds both ears for a few months now. No blocked or runny nose, no allergies, no wax in ears. Tried antihistamines, flomist, Iliadin, mucolytics and decongestants without relief.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have chronic post nasal drip past few weeks I think due to seasonal allergies. Using saline irrigation at night. Avoiding decongestants & antihistamines due to dry eye. Now have acid reflux. Related? How to fix? Suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I can't use decongestants so tried 2 nasal sprays for sinusitis & ETD. Flonase, Nasonex (mometasone) both resulted in horrid migraines. Is there any other option?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Pls can u specify names of few antihistamine nasal sprays i ve chronic turbinate swelling , only thing my gp gave me was nasonex (mometasone) for regular use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Allergic to NSAIDS including aspirin, on antihistamines and beta blockers daily, want to know if Nasonex (mometasone) is safe for me (post nasal drip.) sound OK?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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:

Can you take zyrtec with 15mg of escitalopram probiotic nasonex (mometasone) and if so will it help decongestant my ears and nose?
Should one avoid pregnancy if they have to take inhalors, and strong antihistamines, and omeprazole and nasonex (mometasone) regularly?
Is it safe to take doxycycillin, gabapentin, antihistamine and omeprazole & paracetamol nasonex (mometasone) and inhalor within same day with some gaps?
What is best approach to treating allergy-related stopped up ear(s)/eustachian probs? Antihistamine? Nasal spray? Decongestant?
Do histamines (not antihistamine medications) make you drowsy? Antihistamines (no decongestants added) seem to make me more alert when allergies flare

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.