I went to the doctor cause I thought i had a cold and it turned out to be allergies. They gave me a percription to take. I have NEVER had allergies until now sooo do I have to start taking them everyday? I thought it was like cold medicine you take it when you feel sick. Sorry if this question sounds dumb I've never had to deal with this and I'm about to be 24!
2007-05-16 09:36:41 · 8 answers · asked by d_83_dot 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Adult on set allergies are not uncommon. I can tell you this in taken medications for this and asthma for over 30 years. If you take the medicine daily, ti will keep your resistance up. if you take it onoy when it is needed it may (not always) take a few days before you feel the full benefit of relief. Check with your doctor, but taking only as needed is very common.
2007-05-16 09:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by christopherscott3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone in this. Many people do not have allergies until they are older. Many allergies develop as we age, or our responses to them become more severe.
If you are exposed to allergens on a daily basis you can take them daily as needed. It is harder to control the allergies once the allergic reaction has started. Some allergies are seasonal and allergy medication only needs to be taken during that season.
Also know that different allergy medication works better or worse than other allergy medication for certain allergens. One may work well for animal dander allergies but not plant pollen or mold allergies. You can ask a pharmacist or your doctor which medication is best for your specific allergies.
2007-05-16 10:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dyan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, to be as lucky as you! I've had allergies MOST of my life. Take precription allergy meds as directed. Any other way could cause health problems that wouldn't happen if directions on the bottle were followed. Some things that CAN happen to you: asthma-like symtoms, medicine-induced- heat ( fever isn't always recorded on a themometer, but there CAN be internal temperature present), medicine-oriented internal nervousness, etc). Don't be frightened. Think positively that you'll be fine.
2007-05-16 10:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 04:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by schenecker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how the doctor writes out the prescription. Sometimes it is everyday and sometimes it is prn (as needed). It just depends on the medicine and if you are around what you are allergic to daily or not.
2007-05-16 12:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by funky_munkey924 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is different on every person and it depends if your allergies are really bad or just sorta bad! Sorry i couldnt help you and good luck!
2007-05-16 14:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that if i dont take mine everyday my allergies start bothering me. But if urs dont bother u that often i would only take it as needed.
2007-05-16 09:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by chattiekathie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aren't there instructions written on the label? most allergy medications are taken every day to stop the symptoms.
2007-05-16 09:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋