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Allergic Reactions

Allergic reaction to meds can be serious

October 03, 2008
According to experts, 5 to 10 percent of adverse reactions to medications come from medication allergies. These reactions can be life-threatening if left untreated. While any medication can trigger an allergic reaction, there are a few that are associated with higher risks. These include antibiotics, anticonvulsants, hormones such as insulin, and biotechnology-produced proteins such as the cancer med Herceptin. For a list of the most common symptoms of medication-related allergic reactions click... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Understanding Allergic Reactions
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...questions on this site about what people assume are allergic reactions to something. But the... Read more »

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Allergic Reactions to Medications
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...certain drugs, which are allergic in nature. These allergic reactions can be as mild as hives,... Read more »

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Food Allergies and Allergic Reactions to Drugs
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...propofol is contraindicated in patients with egg or soy allergy."   I've had propofol, but... Read more »

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Asthma and Food Allergies -- What You Should Know
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...the equipment on which the food was made.  Food allergic reactions can be serious, with the... Read more »

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From AAAAI: The Rise of Milk Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

......peanuts and tree nuts caused higher probabilities of allergic reactions. But, a study... Read more »

Health Guide

Avoiding and Treating Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Allergic Reactions
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as... Read more »
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...an allergic reaction. A medical ID tag should be worn by people who know that they have serious allergic reactions. If you have a history of a serious allergic reactions, carry emergency... Read more »
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............most of us (such as venom from bee stings and various foods, medications, and pollens) can trigger allergic reactions in some people. While first-time exposure may only produce a mild... Read more »
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Common symptoms of mild allergic reactions include: Rashes Hives (especially over the neck and face) Itching Nasal congestion ... Read more »
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...is severe or rapidly worsening (over minutes -- see above). The person has a history of severe allergic reactions (check for a medical ID tag). Read more »

Medications

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms and allergic nasal conditions... Read more »

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...antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as runny... Read more »

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny or itchy nose,... Read more »

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny or itchy nose,... Read more »

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...using those products safely. If you are scheduled for allergy testing, ask your doctor if you... Read more »

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