Friday 26 January 2018

Becoming Aware About Allergen Free Prescription

By Barbara Long


There were those times when there were fewer options when it comes to medications, that we just take whatever the doctors prescribe. With further developments in pharmacy and chemistry, new discoveries result in products that are better and safer especially for individuals with allergies. These days, you may now ask your doctor to give you an allergen free prescription.

Because each person's body is different, there are times that a medicine that is expected to relieve the person of medical problems can cause adverse reactions such as allergies. A person's body may react differently depending on the active ingredient and other components of a medicine.

A person with allergic reactions to drug products should know about the contents of the product prescribed to him. Some of these may cause mild allergic symptoms such as itchiness and rashes. However, there are also times that allergies are fatal, such as when air passages swell leading to breathing difficulty. For this reason, allergic reactions should never be taken lightly.

Learn as much as you can about your medical condition and the medications used to treat it. Pharmaceutical companies use different formulas for a single medication. For example, some preparations require lactose in creating tablets. This could be a problem for people with issues with lactose digestion.

If you are unaware if you are allergic to a medication, you have to observe your response after taking it. Expect that some allergic reactions are not immediately felt and may take a few hours to be observed. Rashes, itch and difficulty in breathing are some of the common allergic response.

The best way to know about how your body will react to allergens is to get yourself tested. Ask your medical practitioner for referral for allergic response testing, which may be done in specialized laboratories. By being aware, you can stay away from medications and products that contain substances that you are allergic to.

Advise your doctor of the products that you are allergic to before he gives you a prescription. He may be able to find alternatives to the medicines that you are allergic to. He may also prescribe products that may reduce or prevent allergic reaction. Your community pharmacist may also give you more information about drug products.

It is not always easy to remember what you are allergic to, so it is best to write them down on a piece of paper and keep it in your wallet. This is also helpful in case of emergency and you are not in a state in which you would be able to discuss these.

You as a patient is a your doctor's partner in making your health better. Educate yourself about your body and how it responds to substances and medications so that you will know how to prevent allergies that worsen your condition.




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