Allergy Meds And Florinef

[Tuesday]

I used to take Claritin for allergies, but it has an interaction with Florinef. Are there any allergy meds that do not cause problems with Florinef?

[wareagle]

What interaction are you referring to?

I've been on Florinef and Claritin for years. I've never had a doctor or pharmacist warn of any interaction.

I'm very curious who told you this?

Thanks!

[Katybug]

I have taken benadryl, Hydroxyzine, and high dose Cimetidine with FLorinef with no problems.

I would be curious to know about the Claritin interaction as well.

[Tuesday]

Whenever I am prescribed new medication I always check it online through a drug interaction checker, such as this one: http://reference.medscape.com/drug-interactionchecker

I found two interactions for Florinef and Claritin, and both were listed as significant. So, I figured better safe than sorry!

[wareagle]

Hi Tuesday, I would caution you to speak with a doctor or pharmacist regarding your concerns vs. Going by what the internet says.

On this particular site is simply said that Florinef can decrease the effectiveness of Claritin and Claritin may increase the effectiveness of Florinef. I'm not sure why it says "SIGNIFICANT"...but it is not dangerous.

Again, I've been taking this combo for years without trouble or concern from my doctors (I actually get to see a dysautonomia specialist). I'm fairly certain a good many patients are in the same meds.

Try talking to your doc or a pharmacist that is familiar with these medications!

[brethor9]

Hey Tuesday!

I also take Florinef with Clariten and have never experienced any issues with taking the combo; although everyone is different.....antihistamines can be iffy sometimes it just takes a lot of trial and error to find the right one

Bren