Open Question: Is there another good antihistamine besides Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
I don’t think the doctor actually noticed my medical history before prescribing Diphenhydramine for me. I was given this drug because of a nut allergy, but I also take it when I itch after eating sugar (I have diabetes). According to research I did on this med, I should let the doctor know that I have Glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; Peptic Ulcer Disease, High blood pressure and heart disease. The doctor knew I have these other conditions ,( I told her, plus she was looking at my medical history on the computer) but she prescribed this med for me anyway.
I’m afraid to take the Diphenhydramine now because there was no discussion about precautions or anything else I would have to do to take this drug. In other words, she ignored the warnings related to giving me this drug. I read that the reason this med is highly prescribed is because it’s effective and it’s inexpensive. Does anyone know of another antihistamine that is inexpensive and effective? I guess I can try to go back, if not to this doctor, to another and get something else.

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:41:43 GMT

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