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Meclofenamate Sodium Allergy Medication
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What is the definition or description of: Meclofenamate sodium allergy?

Allergy or rxn?: True allergies do occur. Most people with problems experience adverse reactions. You did not mention what issues you had! ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Meclomen (meclofenamate) allergy?

Side Effects: Meclomen is an anti inflammatory drug and if you are allergic to those medications you could develop hives, edema or swelling, trouble breathing, and throat closure due to Meclomen. Side effects are many and include bleeding, abdominal pain, rashes, heart and lung issues, and kidney problems to name a few. Good luck ...Read more
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Is meclomen (meclofenamate) related to Advil and motrin?

Similar: Meclomen (meclofenamate) is considered a nonsteroidal medication which is the type of medication that both advil and Motrin are. They all have similar side effects including possible heart problems, GI irritation including gastritis and ulcers and potential kidney disease.These are the more severe potential risks. ...Read more
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What is meclomen (meclofenamate)?

Meclomen (meclofenamate): Is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. ...Read more
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I'm curious as to what allergy medication would work best?

Nasal spray: The best medical regimen for treating allergies would be a combination of a nasal steroid and a nasal antihistamine. ...Read more
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What a good cold, flu or allergy medication out there?

Many choices: There is no magic pill out there and it all depends on what symptoms your are trying to treat. A decongestant for a cold or flu is available is many different combinations over the counter under different brand names. Look at the ingredients, Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant avilable in combination with other medications. For allergies, a non drowsy long acting antihistamine is allegra (fexofenadine). ...Read more
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What is a good allergy medication for seasonal allergies?

See below: Personally, i like Allegra or Allegra d, if you have nasal congestion. ...Read more
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Which is the best allergy medication that is over the counter?

Several choices: Current over the counter allergy medications that work well for most people with mild allergies are Claritin (loratadine), zyrtec (cetirizine) and Allegra (fexofenadine). One may work better than the other for a particular person, so it is not unreasonable to try more than one. Older antihistamines (benadryl) work, but are associated with more side effects, especially drowsiness. ...Read more
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Is there any allergy medication over-the-counter that's worth buying?

Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is otc but beware of it making you sleepy. ...Read more
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Which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Varies some: Claritin (loratadine), (loratadine) allegra, or zyrtec are once daily meds and each work well on some kids and not others. The Claritin (loratadine) and Allegra are not sedating and thus do not interfere with school or daily activities.The zyrtec can be sedating and is given at bedtime to reduce this effect during the day. Short acting meds like benedryl are quickly absorbed and very effective but can sedate and do ware off quickly. ...Read more
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My son has alternaria allergy (outdoor fungus), what kind of allergy medication should he take?

Anything that works: The specific air born trigger to your child's allergy is less important than the effect the medications.Anti-histamines, nasal sprays & mast cell regulators may be a benefit. Most opt for a 24hr preparation for convenience.I like the non sedating antihistamines like fexophenadine(allegra) , steroid nasal spray (flonase). If your child cooperates & tolerates the med it should help. ...Read more
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What allergy medication can you take when breastfeeding?

See below: Loratidine / Claritin (loratadine) is the safest. ...Read more
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What to do if I'm 20 years old and my aunt gave me some clariton pills without the box therefore I have no idea how to use this allergy medication. help?

Don't use: One should never use medication that is not properly labeled or stored correctly. ...Read more
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Any birth control and allergy medication interactions?

Good question: Birth control pills, in my experience, often make people sick. We know little or nothing about drug interactions, plus the fact that most drugs only relieve symptoms if they work at all. I often see patients who are taking 4 or 5 drugs together and it is impossible to sort out their interactions. ...Read more
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Can I take hydrocodone and a non-drowsy allergy medication?

Yes: Should be ok at normal doses of hydrocodone (5-15 mg per dose, 3-4 times a day). At VERY high doses (more than 120 mg per day), there is a slight risk of heart arrhythmia along with things like ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) or psuedoephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) due to an additive effect. ...Read more
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It is a problem to drink alcohol after taking allergy medication?

Alcohol: Because many allergy medications can cause drowsiness, even the non-drowsy ones, it is not a good idea to drink alcohol while on one of the systemic allergy medications. I recommend that you not drink alcohol when taking allergy medications. ...Read more
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What allergy medication is safe to take if I am on diazepam and copd?

Several: Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra and zyrtec are safe and tend to cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines. Excessive drowsiness with diazepam can occur with chlorpheniramine or brompheniramine which are in many over the counter allergy medications. There is a theoretic concern of thickening sputum and causing more airflow obstruction. ...Read more
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What's a replacement for Bromfed (brompheniramine) allergy medication?

Chlorpheniramine: Chlorpheniramine is similar and available over the counter. ...Read more
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I have copd. What kind of allergy medication is safe to take with diazepam?

Most new ones: Antihistamines such as Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadiine) and even zyrtec (cetirizine) are safe to take with other medications in persons with copd. It's best to avoid antihistamines that cause drowsiness (like benadryl) as this side effect may be worsened with diazepam. The most effective treatment for nasal allergies is nasal steroid sprays with no interaction with diazepam. ...Read more
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Could you advise what allergy medication is safe to take with diazepam and copd?
Med interaction: There are many medications that are used to treated allergies. I supposed your question mentioning about over the counter allergy medications. They are usually safe to take together with diazepam and when you have a diagnosis of copd. First generation otc allergy med like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is also drowsy so precaution should be taken when you also take diazepam. ...Read more
Meclofenamate Sodium Allergy (Definition)
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