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.

If you are aware that you are allergic to certain food or products, you should always be careful with the components that your body is exposed to. Allergens may be present in food, air and even medicines for your condition. You may be allergic to the active component of the drug, particularly with certain antibiotics. On the other hand, you may just have allergies to some additives which are necessities to the drug formula.

Whenever a person is sick, the most common treatment is to go for medicines that can be purchased from the pharmacy without having to consult a doctor. These medicines are either recommended by the pharmacists or used by the patient in the past for the same condition. Although these may be able to treat the symptoms, there are times that more specific treatment needs to be prescribed by a doctor.

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.

You might have never had an allergic reaction, but that should not be a reason for you to be complacent. It is possible that you have not just encountered a product that you are allergic to. If you are asked to take a new medication, observe your body's response to it. Check if aside from your expected bodily changes, there are other things that do not feel normal about your body.

You may also get yourself checked for allergies at an allergy-testing clinic. By knowing about your allergies, you can stay away from food and environment that may trigger adverse reactions. Ask your doctor for referral to a testing center if you suspect that you may have allergies.

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.

Write a list of substances that you have allergies on. Place this list in your wallet so that in case of emergency, medical professionals may use this as a reference on medications that will be safe for you. Remember that in emergency cases, you may be unconscious or in shock that you might not be able to provide sufficient information to medical personnel.

Allergies are detrimental to getting well, especially if these are caused by medications that are expected to make the patient feel better. To prevent fatalities due to allergies, it is necessary to know more about the patient's medical history and the components of the medicine for treatment.




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