Safe allergy meds to take with afib

[kocoach]

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

[Buffafly]

Cetirizine approved by my GP

[kocoach in reply to Buffafly]

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

[BobD Volunteer]

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

[pottypete1 in reply to BobD]

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

[Buffafly in reply to pottypete1]

? 🤔

[pottypete1 in reply to Buffafly]

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

[cassie46 in reply to pottypete1]

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

[pottypete1 in reply to cassie46]

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

[Buffafly in reply to pottypete1]

O dear ❤️‍🩹

[kocoach in reply to BobD]

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

[GrannyE in reply to BobD]

I think it can also be called Zirtek

[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.

[kocoach in reply to etheral]

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

[Hidden]

I take loratadine for hives, no ill effects

[Thomas45 in reply to Hidden]

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

[plopper]

Xyzal works great for me.