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Should I Worry About Antihistamine Content In Amitriptyline Before Going For An Allergy Test?

Hello Dr. I am going to have allergy testing in about 10 days. The allergist told me to make sure there are no traces of antihistamine in the prescription medications and supplements that I take. Amitriptyline, being one, I called my pharmacist and she said there were no traces in this medication. The Allergist also told me to stop taking my Melatonin a week before testing due to traces, as well. Who do I believe? Laurie I AM ON A VERY LIMITED BUDGET AND CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND ANY MONEY. I WILL CALL THE ALLERGIST AND SPEAK TO HER ABOUT MY CONCERNS. MANY THANKS....LAURIE
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hello,

The allergy test result and following it the treatment is going to be decided by your Allergist.
So it is important for you to follow her advice until you undergo the test.
Because the traces of antihistamine may interfere with the test and affect the outcome of the test result.
So in my opinion stop all the drugs which was advised by the the allergist before the test.
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Should I Worry About Antihistamine Content In Amitriptyline Before Going For An Allergy Test?

Hello, The allergy test result and following it the treatment is going to be decided by your Allergist. So it is important for you to follow her advice until you undergo the test. Because the traces of antihistamine may interfere with the test and affect the outcome of the test result. So in my opinion stop all the drugs which was advised by the the allergist before the test.