A 19-year-old female asked:
i currently take flonase,benadryl,sudafed pe,&zyrtec, yet my allergies are not controlled. avoid food sensitivities/worse after uri. y nt controlled?
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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered
38 years experience Pediatrics
Allergy triggers: You might be a candidate for allergy desensitization shots. Are you able to avoid allergens? Make your bedroom as allergen free as possible. Here is an article from the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology:
http://acaai.org/allergies/allergy-treatment/environmental-trigger-avoidance
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
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No: It is okay to take flonase, sudafed and either zyrtec or benadryl, but benadryl and zyrtec should not be taken in the same day.
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
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Pseudoephe: Insomnia is a common side effect from pseudoephedrine and I have not recommended it use for at least a decade. Be sure to aim the Flonase towards the ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Nasal steroid: Nasal steroid will likely be more effective but takes a few days of regular use to get optimal results. If still having problem, consult an allergist.
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes: As long as you only take the recommended doses. If you do need all these medications to control your allergies, you should consider consulting an all ... Read More
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