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Q: Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Antihistamines?

asked by: firemedic1650 on April 27th, 2007

New User

My daughter is 8 years old and just recently started breaking out into hives. We gave her Benadryl for sneezing and sniffles we thought might be allergy related. The next day she broke out into hives that progressively worsened over three days and then disappeared. The hives did not come back until she was given a nasal spray that contained an antihistamine.(I don't know what kind) That night the hives returned and went through the same three day cycle. Could she be allergic to antihistamines?

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foody

replied on May 9th, 2007

New User

Hello,

I have a reaction to an ingredient in the Benadry tablets. I am okay with the liquid so you might want to phone the companyto get a list of every ingredient.

Hope this helps.

conollyfamily

replied on October 18th, 2007

New User

Sulfer?

Benadryl does contain sulfur, I do believe. And quite a few people are allergic to sulfur.

jessicatcb

replied on July 30th, 2009

New User

yes, I am allergic to antihistamines.

spreadtheword

replied on August 20th, 2009

New User

She probably is allergic to them. I have the exact same reaction to antihistamines. There are alot of products out there that contain them so be very careful from now on. Clariton almost killed me. Make sure your family doctor knows about the allergy and never let a hospital give her any Benadryl or antihistamine.

katiemay

replied on October 5th, 2009

New User

I've broken out in hives within minutes of taking Benadryl, Clartin, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Within 30 minutes they also cause me to spike a fever and vomit. Doctors always look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them this but after four horrible experiences with 4 different meds I'm not willing to keep trying.

timeisshort

replied on October 5th, 2009

Experienced User

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