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According to the Cleveland Clinic antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Tavist, to name a few well known brands) "are medications that prevent symptoms of sneezing, itching, runny nose and possibly congestion by blocking histamine receptors" (Cleveland Clinic web site 11/10/2008).
You can take an antihistamine if you are experiencing these symptoms if they are allergy related. Additionally, you may find it helpful to discuss options with your physician and discuss suplementing your treatment with a prescription nasal inhaled steroid like Flonaze (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray). There are also several antihistamine eye drops that are helpful in relieving very itchy eyes such as Patanol (olopatadine) or Zaditor (ketotifen fumarate opthalmic solution). These are very effective eye drops for relieving itching eyes caused by allergens. If you have more questions your doctor, or a competent pharmacist can answer any questions you may have.
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What can happen if you take an antihistamine and cold medicine together?
The cold medicine is an antihistamine so you are taking double the amount of antihistamine.
Can you take Tylenol and Zyrtec?
Yes, if it is just plain Tylenol with just plain Zyrtec, then there are no serious interactions. If it is a Tylenol cold formula, then you need to read the box. Most of the Tylenol cold products have some combination of antitussive, decongestant, antihistamine and acetaminophen. Please check your container for the ingredients. If there is an antihistamine (usually chlorpheniramine or diphenhydramine), then do not take the Zyrtec (cetirizine) which is an antihistamine.
Can you take a cold remedy tramadol and diazepam together?
It is risky to take a cold remedy with tramadol and Valium (diazepam) because there may be a high dose of antihistamine in the cold remedy. All three, regardless of the amount of antihistamine, will have a sedating effect.
Can you take cold fx and antihistamine together?
Cold FX should not cause any problems if it is taken with Advil. Advil is used for pain and Cold FX is used to help lessen the duration of colds and to make them less severe.
Can you take cold medicine with loratadine?
Loratidine (Claritin, clarinex) is an antihistamine and may be taken with other cold medications that do not also contain antihistamines, but only have decongestants and cough supressants.
Can you take cold meds and Ativan 0.5 together?
Carefully, If it has an antihistamine in it. The 2 drugs will compound the effects of each other. Less will do more.
Can you take Sudafed an antihistamine with a decongestant with a cough syrup with codeine and quifenesin in it?
most cough syrups come with an antihistamine - you may not want to take sudafed with another antihistamine. quifenesin is an expectorant. check with your dr.
What cold medications can you take with ADHD medications?
I would try to use antihistamine products instead of those containingdecongestants, which could increase the stimulant effect of the ADHD meds .
Is it safe to take propoxyphen with an antihistamin?
Is it safe to take propoxyphen with an antihistamine
If you are allergic to quinine can you take hydroxychloroquine for lupus?
can you take hydroxychloroquine and antihistamine
If you suffering from allergies or a cold a doctor will likely recommend which type of drug?
For Allergies an antihistamine. For a cold there is no treatment as this is caused by a virus. However he/she may prescribe a decongestant to alleviate the symptoms.
Can you take pulmo bailey with antihistamine?
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