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Can I Take Antihistamines While Having PEP Rabies Vaccine?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Question: can I take antihistamine and OTC allergy medication while receiving PEP rabies vaccine
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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
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
are there any kind of over the counter drugs i should avoid
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
hi

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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
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Can I Take Antihistamines While Having PEP Rabies Vaccine?

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