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I have an allergy testing appointment this week. will any medications or supplements besides "antihistamines" adversely impact the accuracy of results?

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There is a long list of medications that can affect allergy testing in addition to antihistamines which include corticosteroids including ointments containing cortisone like substances, beta blockers, and many others . Your allergist should provide of do's & don't's.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/14/2022

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