Can someone recomend a specific antihistimine (or two - by name please) that has is both helpful for CP/allergies and not likely to cause urinary issues? My Dr. suggested claritan but I would like to hear what everyone has to say.
Thanks for any input you can provide - please use brandnames for these drugs since I am kind of new to antihistmaines and the chemical names are meaningless to me.
Thanks
Antihistamine Recomendation
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Richard.N
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That's the rub right there. Hydroxyzine has been successful in treating IC but Theorides writes that modern antihistamines don't work. However there has been some use of Tagamet in IC (H2RA) and anecdotal evidence that Zantac can help.helpful for CP/allergies and not likely to cause urinary issues?
Maybe you could get some info together and take it back to your doctor, who seems willing to help?
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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I suggest you use a search engine like google to find answers to questions like "what is hydroxyzine". It's trade name is Atarax or Vistaril.
Claritin can be sedating for some people. I prefer Allegra.
There is a lot of discussion of these drugs on this board. Please read it before asking more questions.
Claritin can be sedating for some people. I prefer Allegra.
There is a lot of discussion of these drugs on this board. Please read it before asking more questions.
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jamesd: I use these two look up the basics like brand names/chemical names etc
http://www.mayoclinic.com
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk
http://www.mayoclinic.com
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.