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Safe allergy meds to take with afib

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Which meds are safe to take (if any) for people like us who have afib, anybody have any suggestions? Thank You

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Buffafly

Cetirizine approved by my GP

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kocoach in reply toBuffafly

Thank you Buffafly, I called a pharmacist and he agree's with your Dr. Thank You very much

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As per Buff afly but not sure what it might be called in USA as you have so many different drugs names. .

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pottypete1 in reply toBobD

I’ve recently had patch tested for my potential pacemaker implant. One of the numerous things they said I tested positive for was Cetrizine.

Seeing there were numerous things I tested positive for I am not sure what the eventual outcome will be.

Pete

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Buffafly in reply topottypete1

? 🤔

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pottypete1 in reply toBuffafly

I have amended my typos 🙂.

I have multiple skin allergies and have challenged the doctors to assure me that I won’t have an allergic reaction to a pacemaker implant.

So far after 3 years we are no further forward as the pacemaker manufacturers are reluctant to provide info on the components of their products.

Pete

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cassie46 in reply topottypete1

Pete I have to go down this route soon, I have various skin allergies one being to metal, can only wear gold or platinum, do you know if this is a problem.Cassie

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pottypete1 in reply tocassie46

As I said I have received no conclusive answers despite investigation is now three years from when my EP first suggested I needed a pacemaker. I also have pressure urticaria so am also concerned from that angle

I too am allergic to metals such as nickel hence my concern.

On a positive note the Dermatology Consultant has said skin allergy does not equal an allergic reaction to a pacemaker.

I am still asking questions.

Pete

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Buffafly in reply topottypete1

O dear ❤️‍🩹

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kocoach in reply toBobD

It's called zyrtec and a pharmacist recomended it also. Thank You for reply

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GrannyE in reply toBobD

I think it can also be called Zirtek

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etheral

In general any antihistamine that doesn't contain a vasoconstrictor like Sudafed or phenylephrine should be safe. Of course atypical reactions can occur with any drugThey're are many subtypes and it would be worth a achat with your pharmacist to see what they recommend

Personally I take Zyrtec in the spring without any problems. Etheral.

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kocoach in reply toetheral

That's what I am going to try. Thank You fpr the info.

I take loratadine for hives, no ill effects

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Thomas45 in reply to

Loratadine didn't work for me, proof that we are all different. Cetirizine was prescribed by my doctor, and works.

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plopper

Xyzal works great for me.

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