Is Drixoral addictive?
I was reading the previous responses of Drixoral users and they are saying that when they are not able to use it they get nausea and dizzyness. The same thing happens to me, but in addition I also break into a sweat and I feel prickly all over at first. Only the nausea and dizzyness persist long term. I have even needed to stay on the Drixoral when I was getting allergy shots (which are always customized for the patient). I was thinking that if I endure these symptoms long enough they will eventually lessen over time. I've tried a number of times to "detox" but I've been unsuccessful because I am sick for so long. Am I addicted to Drixoral and if so, how can I get it out of my system so that I can move on to another drug?
Hi Dee Dee,
Drixoral is not the safest or most effective medicine for allergies. A better choice for you might be one of the second generation antihistamines, such as Claritin, Clarinex, Allegra and Zyrtec. Both Claritin and Zyrtec are now available over the counter and need to be taken only once a day, with very mild or no side effects.
The symptoms you describe as withdrawal are listed as typical side effects for Drixoral. What's interesting is that upon doing internet research on addiction to Drixoral, I find very little scientific information along those lines, but tons of anecdotal (personal stories) evidence.
At any rate, with the symptoms you're having, I would advise you to work with a doctor to gradually cut down on the dose over time until you can taper off it completely. And ask for an alternative allergy medicine. I don't think Drixoral is doing you any favors.
To your health,
Kathi
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Drixoral perks me up like a/c on a muggy day... My with drawals are: The sinus's leaki into my stomach & I get a stomac ache..Sudophedrin isn't strong enough, but is a good replacement..(The 24 hour one) Antihistamein.
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