Allergic Reactions Questions (Page 4)

Ethylene Glycol Poisoning - What antihistamines do NOT have polyethelene glycol in them?

I am VERY allergic to polyethylene glycol and sodium laurel sulfate. I have had severe breathing problems, and headaches as well as tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, throat gums, lips and anaphalaxis. So far I have found that Claritan, Zyrtec, AllerD, Benadryl and Xyzal all have P.E.G.... 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... 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

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

I had a allergic reaction to Tramadol, how can I stop the itching?

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

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... 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

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... 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?

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

Can a person that has an allergic reaction to sulfa use tramadol?

Wife's allergic to amoxicillin,says if it touches her skin she will have an allergic reaction?T or F

Wife says that if the liquid medicine amoxicillin touches her skin,she will have an allergic reaction.She is afraid to give it to our son because if it gets on her skin she will get ill. Can this happen? I think it's all in her head.

How much Benadryl can I safely take to stop the itching of a rash on my feet. If I take 50 mg every?

How much Benadryl can I safely take to stop the itching of a rash on my feet. If I take 50 mg every hour or two it seems to work pretty well. Is this safe?

What is a good sleeping aid with low side effects?

I have Glaucoma and have been taking Diphenhydramine to help me sleep but it is drying my eyes too much. I am looking for a better sleep aid.