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Does Loratidine And Phenhydramine Affect The Results Of A Medical Check Up?

I am currently on loratadine and phenhydramine medication to treat my minor flu and cough. At the same time, I am expected to have a medical check up for my student visa application within two days. Will these drugs affect the results? And also how long should I avoid taking them before my check up? Thank you.
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

Loratadine and Phenhydramine except their positive effect, cause a lot of side effects and this is the reason why these medicines affects the check up result.
Side effects of these medicines are:
- Sedation.
- Psychomotor retardation.
- Urinary retention.
- Dry mouth.
- Blurred vision.
- Gastrointestinal disturbances.

These side effects will change check up result, so you should quit Loratadine and Phenydramine.

You should go for a medical check up two days after you quit these medicines.

I hope you find this helpful.

All the best.
Dr. Behar.

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Does Loratidine And Phenhydramine Affect The Results Of A Medical Check Up?

Hi, thank you for posting. Loratadine and Phenhydramine except their positive effect, cause a lot of side effects and this is the reason why these medicines affects the check up result. Side effects of these medicines are: - Sedation. - Psychomotor retardation. - Urinary retention. - Dry mouth. - Blurred vision. - Gastrointestinal disturbances. These side effects will change check up result, so you should quit Loratadine and Phenydramine. You should go for a medical check up two days after you quit these medicines. I hope you find this helpful. All the best. Dr. Behar.