Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I think i may have a sinus infection i currently take cyproheptadine for my seasonal allergies... will this same medication work for a sinus infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Cyproheptadine is an older and very sedating antihistamine. It is safe in pregnancy and is used to treat "cold induced" hives. There are many other (better) choices for allergies. That being said, it is very drying and could prolong your sinus infection. I would suggest you consider either doing nasal saline irrigations, add a mucous thinning agent, or take a decongestant instead.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have allergies all year and am prone to sinus infections. Is it bad for me to take routine mucus relief medicine? Specifically Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you take Benadryl allergy with Mucinex Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat? Think I have a sinus infection.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have severe congestion, sneezing, runny nose, awful dry sometimes yellow mucus cough, my mucus from my nose is clear. I took allegra, did not help at all. I cant decide if its allergies or a sinus infection/cold. Its been 3 days. Should i take mucinex c
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How can I tell the difference between a sinus infection, and just seasonal fall allergies? Sinus infection vs. allergies
Hi I'm currently taking 150 mgs of methadone daily .. Is it ok to take loratadine also my dr gave it to me for my allergies and sinus infection ?
Please tell me how long do I take medicine for a sinus infection and can I take it along with 24 hour allergy pill?
I have terrible seasonal allergies that always end up turning into a sinus infection. One doc said I have chronic sinusitus. What do you suggest I do?
My doctor gave me cephalexin for sinus infection and montelukast for allergies? Is that good? Will work?
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 questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
