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Can I Take Antihistamines While Having PEP Rabies Vaccine?

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: can I take antihistamine and OTC allergy medication while receiving PEP rabies vaccine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can.there is no contraindication for these drugs and no side effects are reported. So it is safe. Just take recommended dosages. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

are there any kind of over the counter drugs i should avoid

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Only corticosteroids and immunosurpesive drugs should not be used. All over the counter painkillers, antihistamines and benzodiazepines can be used.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar