Allergic Reactions Questions (Page 12)

Will 4 weeks on prednisone cause major weight gain?

I've been hit with a random bout of hives/urticaria for reasons unknown. Went on a 5 day course of prednisone which knocked it back significantly but the skin reactions were still present afterwards. Currently on Blexten but again, skin will still flare up if scratched or has too much contact with... read more

I have a question, I'm hoping someone can answer. I've been on the blood pressure medication HCTZ...

... for 9 months, a month ago I started getting tiny red spots on my hands, legs and feet. Then my skin started peeling. Then heart palps started, completely out of the blue. Could this be an allergic reaction after being on this med for all these months? I have an appointment with my doctor this... read more

Hydroxyzine 25mg true purpose?

I have a 7 day supply I just got last week. Are the 25mg meant to treat the itch from an allergic reaction only or is it meant to make my sleep better?

When to take prednisone 5mg if I miss a dose?

Today was my first time taking the prednisone 5 mg. I did take a dosage at breakfast Saturday morning but I forgot to take the dosage for lunch and supper and bedtime so can you please tell me what to do if I miss a dosage and where to start from I won’t to know do I just go on and take the one for ... read more

Long term use of prednisone?

I have found i like the way prednisone makes me have energy. i seem more alert, i don’t have any pains. I have been self medicating with prednisone for over 15 years. I have a learned to come up with different stories every few months for my doctor, ear aches, arthritis acting up etc. this gets me a... read more

I want to stop taking Farxiga because I believe I might have an allergic reaction to it?

I have been taking Farxiga for 9 months. Do I need to step down or can I just stop taking it?

Emergency Treatment Plans for Allergic Reactions in Children

Allergic reactions to inactive ingredients in medications

Hydrocodone use if allergic to codeine?

codeine makes a bad itch (back and arms). I have a colostomy bag and have to have pain meds. The itch is not as intense, but its still there. Should I be worried about other (internal) reactions? I can stand the itch if I have to, the good outweighs the bad. I just don't want it to be causing other... read more

High blood pressure - is 100 mg of losartan a safe dose to start with?

I have been on lisinopril 80 mg for five years. My blood pressure never went below 155/90. 2 weeks ago he changed it to 20mgLisinopril-HTCZ 12.5 mg. I told him I'm allergic to hydrochlorothiazide but he said "It's not much. You'll be fine." We argued a bit, but he refused to change it. Well, I... read more

What medications and vaccines should I take for travel?

What can I take for an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite instead of Benadryl?

I was bitten by a mosquito two days ago on my arm and hand. I have had excessive swelling and used to always take Dimetane as a child. Benadryl makes me very sleepy. Is there a different antihistamine that I can take other than Benadryl?

Pink Eye - what you need to know

Can Xanax be taken with Benadryl?

Can you cut up a fluconazole pill into 3 to see if you will have side effects?

I am allergic to clotrimazole and the other azole creams and before I take this I wanted to see if I would have a bad reaction. Do you know if I could cut the pill and take a small portion to see?