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Do I need to take Prednisone for my allergic reaction to go away, or will it do that on its own?
I have recently discovered I'm allergic to an antibiotic that was prescribed to me. The doctor then prescribed 40mg of Prednisone for one week, and 20mg the following week, along with Benadryl and Pepcid. I have been taking all this medication for three days now and barely see any improvement on... read more
Food allergies and Zoloft. Has any one developed a food allergy after taking zoloft?
I have no allergies and am middle aged. Was placed on Zoloft and after 10 days broke out into hives and a rash. Was then placed on steroids and after 3 weeks am still showing signs of allergic reactions and am still on steroids.
Have allergies to hydrocodone, Demerol, and dilaudid. What can I take for severe pain?
I recently developed an allergy to hydrocodone. I break out in intense itching throughout my entire body. I also had an allergic reaction to dilaudid after they gave it to me in the ER - I again broke out in intense itching throughout my body and my face swelled up. I've had two reactions to... read more
Can ibuprofen cause an allergic reaction?
Last yr something similar happened 2 my grson, now again?My grandson had a fever Friday evening and I gave him ibuprofen. In the morning he awoke with a swollen lip. He ate and drank fine until Sunday evening were he was miserable. He couldn't eat or drink without pain. Last year we had a scare. He... read more
What is the protocol to treat a patient sensitive to or allergic to the appropriate antibiotic?
I have a UTI. It was cultured as sensitive to sulfa, which I am allergic to (I am also allergic to penicillin, but so far I have been able to tolerate penicillin derivatives like Keflex and Suprax). The infection is also sensitive to Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin. The last time I took Cipro it... read more
What is the common ingredient in tramadol, ibuprofen and asprin?
At a young age i had an allergic reaction to asprin causing my lips and face to swell. Over time i have had the same reaction with Ibuprofen so my doctor prescribed me Tramadol but after taking it for the first time the same thing happened causing my face to swell. What is it that i may be allergic... read more
If I am allergic to CODEINE, but perscribed oxycodone/ percocet am I able to take this medicine?
ok I take oxycodone/ Percocet and have for several years, I have never been able to take hydrocodone or loratabs because I have a highly allergic reaction to codeine. I had to go to a pain management doctor because the government has changed the schedule of the drug and my dr is not able to write... read more
How long does it take for prednisone 10mg to start working?
I figured out that I have an allergic reaction to medicine my doctor gave me and I have a really bad rash EVERYWHERE on my body. I was prescribed to take 10mg of prednisone. 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 4 days. I have a play tomorrow! I took my first pill last night and a pill this morning.... read more
I am allergic to asprin and need an anti inflammatory?
I have RA and other inflammatory problems associated with Marfan's Syndrome. I cannot take any NSAIDs. I currently take narcotics to reduce pain; however, I need an anti inflammatory desperately! I take steroids every other month to help but the side effects are horrible. What alternatives are... read more
Metformin Allergy?
I'm pre-diabetic, and I've been this way many years. So as a precaution my Dr gave me Metformin 500 mg. On the 3rd day I had an allergic reaction. I was itchy all over, and I felt slightly short of breath for several hours. I've stopped taking it and those symptoms are gone. One relative said she... read more
Has anyone had a serious side effects while taking Prozac even high heart palpitations?
Need to know if anyone has had serious side effects the first time taking Prozac or an allergic reaction?
Does Valium work well for a muscle relaxer?
I’m allergic to so many of the muscle relaxers, I want to try something different. I take methocarbamol without a problem but it doesn’t work very well. I’m hoping to get some relief somehow. I’m slowly weaning off duloxetine and I stopped taking gabapentin and trazodone without weaning. I’m having ... read more
Allergic to Ventolin - what can I use instead?
My GP said I have asthma and whilst awaiting the chest x ray gave me Ventolin spary.used for 3 day and lost 3 nights sleep on third night very scary experienced all the listed severe allergic reactions very scary after 3 days, took ages to calm down, contacted GP who said the sleep loss was due to... read more
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