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Antihistamines (Anti-Allergen)

Come to this forum to look for information about antihistamines, drugs that counteract the effects of histamine, a chemical involved in allergic reactions. Also feel free to share your experiences with specific antihistamines, or give advice to others.

Is loretadine equivalent to benadryl in its effectiveness?

My doctor ordered benadryl for itchy red eyes and stuffy nose. When I asked the nurse for some, she gave me loretadine instead and said it was "just the same". Is it the truth? Does loretadine have a pharmaceutical name? Or what is the generic name for benadryl? Are there any significant...

by User avatar Guest

Will anti-histamines have a counter-effect on immunotherapy (desensitisation)?

I have eczema, conjunctivitis, asthma and hay fever. All of these are caused because of my allergies and I am currently on steroids for all of them.I am also undergoing desensitisation. Now, if I take anti-histamines I can reduce the steroid dosage as my symptoms improve but will the...

by User avatar ron

mood changes after lora tabs

okay so i have this friend and he just started using lora tabs and he has been acting like a real jerk to everyone! and i dont know what to do anymore. his girlfriend has cried for like 3 days straight and she is like my good friend. how can i help him?

by User avatar Guest

allergy shots vs an antihistamine

Answered by a doctor

Hello I have been doing the allergy shots for about 7 months but i keep having reactions to them so i talked to my doctor about just taking an antihistamine i don't know what to do the allergy shots are effective but it really stresses me out with my arm getting a knot on it every time i get the...

by User avatar jen119

side effects of zyrtec in children

Hi, folks. My kid has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. It means that he sneezes and has runny nose more often that others. It is provoked by various allergens. I was wondering if Zyrtec can be used in children. Which side effects this drugs show in kids? I would appreciate this piece of info.

by User avatar tymothy2013161817

allegra and deppression

I already feel like i am half way out of my deppression because I've finally figured out what it is caused by. I went through something difficult in my life a few months ago and it took me time to heal. I was doing very well until the last week or two when I was suffering from severe anxiety and...

by User avatar Guest

side effects of cyclizine

I always get motions sickness and I am going to be travelling soon, and I have no doubt that I will get motion sickness again. So I have been browsing around to see what drugs there are to treat motion sickness. I ran into cyclizine a few times and I would now like to know what the quality is of...

by User avatar ebenezer1254169059

Allegra and blood tests

Hi,           I recently  had some bloodwork done for a life insurance I wanted to get started. They asked me if I was on any medications. Thinking only in terms of perscription medication I told them no. Then I remembered I am taking Allegra. Will taking allegra skew my results?

by User avatar Guest

diphenhydramine kid problem

I have allergies and take medication only when i need to & never thought someone would use it to get high. My son's best friend is a really good kid & like part of the family. He had so much going for him (good job & really good girl). He got on diphenhydramine & DXM & lost...

by User avatar concerned

side effects of zyrtec d

I just got my zyrtec d tablets for bad allergy problems. I have never used these before, but many people say that zyrtec d is very effective. Unfortunately, I totally forgot to ask about the side effects of zyrtec d. Can anyone inform me about this? Thanks for replying to me.

by User avatar lothaire421163264