A 42-year-old member asked:
how are drug allergies treated usually?
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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
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.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How can a person be tested for drug allergies?
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Dr. Patrick Melder answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Not common: It is not common to test for drug allergies. The way to determine if you have an allergy is to see what happens when you take a drug. Certain drugs you know you might have an allergy to if you have other allergies like eggs and Propofol (the drug that mj overdosed on).
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What kind of condition is medicine (drug) allergies?
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Dr. Jeffrey Miller answered
Rheumatology 51 years experience
Allergy: True allergy is a rash, fever, lung or any repeatable reaction after being exposed to a drug. Allergic reactions can cause asthma, rashes fever, even heart stoppage and death.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What can I do for possible drug allergies from an OTC cold med, without going to a doctor?
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Dr. Gregg Albers answered
Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Allergy: Once you know you are allergic to any medication, food, or substance, the most important thing you can do is stay away from what you are allergic to. If you have a reaction to an over the counter medication, get an antihistamine to reduce the itching and the rash.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What's the most natural treatment for drug allergies?
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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
Dermatology 44 years experience
Avoidance: The most natural treatment is to avoid the drugs that you are allergic to.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can drug allergies be confirmed by allergist testing?
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Dr. Martin Ostro answered
Allergy and Immunology 49 years experience
Can't test for drugs: Penicillin is the only antibiotic that can be reliably skin tested. There are only a few other drugs for which skin testing has been shown to be reliable. By taking a detailed history, an allergist can often reliably determine if a person has experienced an allergic reaction to a particular drug.
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