I use 5 mg every 3 or 4 days
2006-06-22 01:05:48 · 6 answers · asked by Revel B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Make a Dr's appointment TODAY! Continued use should be discussed with your primary care physician.
2006-06-22 01:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take an o/c antihistamine often 3 times a day. I have done this for some 30 years with no real side affects. I alternate between Diphenhydramine HCI {Benadryl} and Chlorpheniramine Maleate {Chloratrimeton} Walmart brands, usually. Use one until your system builds up an immunity and switch to the other. Some people get drowsey when taking Benadryl. Try taking half the reccommended dosage. It's worked for me and I'm allergic to nearly everything , grass, trees, pollen,{ ragweed, cedar} and even cats. Good luck!
2006-06-22 02:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by Celiac searcher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say 5mg of what :) Antihistamines like Benedryl or Claritin or Allegra are not a problem long term. All they do is gather up the histamines your body is overproducing because of your allergies. Basically they're making you healthier because your body is over-reacting. Decongestants long term are not good... but antihistamines are fine.
2006-06-22 01:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I take an antihistamine for a long time, it quits working. I have to switch types for a while.
2006-06-22 09:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink coffee for my asthma for that very reason. I take no pills or pumps anymore
2006-06-22 01:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may affect kidney functions.
2006-06-22 01:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋