Cat allergy

[Wendyhoz60]

Hello everyone. Do you think it would be ok to take 2 10 mg of cetirizine? I am at my sons for xmas lunch tomorrow and I am allergic to his cats, even though they won’t be in it’s in the air

Thank you

[Hidden]

Isn't the usual dose 10mg? Provided that doesn't interact with your other medications, why not? As long as you've not had problems with it before, of course. A cat allergy is miserable so I understand why you want to avoid it.

[Wendyhoz60 in reply to Hidden]

It is the usual dose but I’m sure I got 20mg off the doctor but can’t remember 😦thank you for your reply 😀

[Hidden in reply to Wendyhoz60]

It might be best to stick to the recommended dose, especially as it's Xmas Day and you don't want any sudden side effects causing you problems.

[Wendyhoz60 in reply to Hidden]

Yes good idea Thank you for that

[peege]

I wouldn't recommend taking double dose! 10mg every 12 hours is the dosage.

I use cetirizine as a sleeping tablet as half a tablet, 5mg , knocks me out. I even have to take the 5mg at 6pm to ensure I don't sleep right through to 10am next day.

Must be very tricky for you, good luck. P

[Hidden]

I have been given that dosage in an emergency when my tongue was swelling

Do you have pred at home? It is better to take 1 zirtek and 20 mg pred, that’s what my doctor told me.

[Wendyhoz60 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I do have them good idea thank you I was kind of dreading it 😦 I will try that it’s worse if they have the heating on can’t breath at all !! Have a lovely day x

[Hidden in reply to Wendyhoz60]

However Wendy if you can’t breathe well enough take your usual emergency pred dosage, I have a 40mg emergency dose then I have to phone in the GP surgery or on call service.

Hope they keep the cat outdoors and the heating down!!! Xx

[Wendyhoz60 in reply to Hidden]

Aww thank you x