Glimepiride sulfa allergy

Common Questions and Answers about Glimepiride sulfa allergy

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Avatar n tn Some times yes, sometimes no. Generally diamox is not used with sulfa allergy unless no other good substitute is avalable.
Avatar f tn My big concern is that I was diagnosed with a Sulfa allergy as a child when a Sulfa Based Opthalmic Ointment was used to treat an eye infection and I broke out in hives after using the drug. My daughter used Sulfa Antibiotics to treat a UTI and over the course of a week her face swelled up. The pharmacist had mentioned taking the medication and trying benadryl and if I have a reaction to seek medical treatment immediately.
Avatar n tn I was diagnosed with a sulfa allergy as a child and haven't had any problems since as my doctors know of this allergy when prescribing medication. However, due to the geothermal activity and potential exposure to sulphur related gases/water, I wanted to know if travelling to Iceland would pose any health risks. I know that sulfa and sulphur are related but not the same but I am still concerned that I might be exposed to problems when inhaling gases or drinking water.
Avatar m tn However, you mentioned an allergy to sulfa drugs; Lasix (Furosemide) has a sulfonamide in its structure and there is a concern of possible allergic reactions in a person with a Sulfa allergy. However, if she has taken the medication and only is experiencing gastrointestinal difficulties, this is not a concern about an allergic response to the medication.
Avatar m tn Yesterday I received a Lipo-Plex injection (B12 with Lipotropics) that contains Methionine a sulfur containing amino acid. I have a Sulfa allergy (normally get an extremely high fever). Should I be worried? I haven't had any side effects. Feeling a little flushed (hot) but that is about it. Otherwise I feel great. Can I continue with these shots? Thanks!
Avatar f tn A sulfite reaction is different from a sulfonamide allergy (a reaction to sulfa drugs) because sulfites and sulfonamides are entirely different chemicals and have unrelated mechanisms of reaction. A person sensitive to sulfites is no more likely to be allergic to sulfonamides than any other individual and vice versa. " http://www.itmonline.org/arts/sulfa.
Avatar f tn Yes, it is true that you will not necessarily have a reaction to HCTZ if you have a sulfa allergy. A small percentage of people (< 15%) do have cross-reactivity to HCTZ when they have a sulfa allergy. If you have had a severe reaction to sulfa antibiotics then we would probably recommend avoiding HCTZ.
Avatar n tn As you have a history of penicillin allergy. If your body is hypersensitive to sulfa, reaction will be similar to that you develop for penicillin. Each individual are known to respond to a drug differently in drug allergy. If the drug is too much sensitized then it can cause more severe reaction.
Avatar f tn My big concern is that I was diagnosed with a Sulfa allergy as a child when a Sulfa Based Opthalmic Ointment was used to treat an eye infection and I broke out in hives after using the drug. My daughter used Sulfa Antibiotics to treat a UTI and over the course of a week her face swelled up. The pharmacist had mentioned taking the medication and trying benadryl and if I have a reaction to seek medical treatment immediately.
Avatar n tn In addition, patients with sensitivity to sulfa should avoid these products. Testing the product on a small area of skin prior to use may help the patient avoid a more pronounced reaction. I suggest you to consult allergy specialist. Take care and regards.
Avatar m tn I used to be able to use/eat/etc things with sulfa in it...then one day I went to the doctor for an infection. I was given sulfa based antibiotics...which I had used several times before. Within a few hours after taking the first one my tongue swelled up, cracked, started to bleed...my throat was next...and then I woke up in the hospital. As we age, our allergies change. One day you're eating shrimp or peanut butter...the next time you almost die.
1068689 tn?1325827206 My new doctor changed my prescriptions from regular Met to Met XR and added 2mg of Glimepiride. My BG's have been above 300 for last few months and nothing seems to get them down. Doc thinks this change should do it. I've only taken it twice now but since taking it I've been dizzy. Quite enough I need to lay down. I know it says this may be a side affect but does it go away? It brought my BG's down as I said from over 300 3 hrs after eating to 180 just now.
Avatar f tn About 3 months back i had a kidney infection, they put me on sulfa base medicine and i discovered i was allergic to the sulfa and had a drug.reaction toit. They had given me a steroid shot and steroid pills to continue taking for about 8-10 days. Along with a antihistamine. They worked and rash was cleared up. The same rash appeared about 2 weeks later again i went to the doctor and they did the same routine (steroid and antihistamine). Cleared up again.
Avatar f tn I believe that primary care manager thinks I am hyper now because of side effects from hydrochlorothiazide (am deathly allergic to sulfa drugs and this is a sulfa drug - unbeknownst to me until today).
Avatar f tn I found out the hard way in January that I have a severe allergy to sulfa antibiotics. It was hives head to toe for weeks and nothing really helped, I just had to wait it out. Well now that's gone but my system still isn't back to normal. I've switched, per a dermatologist's advice, to free and clear products, but four months down the road my hives have become chronic.
Avatar m tn I knew for years that I was allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs (diagnosed at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle) but for some time didn't make the connection between my reactions and the penicillin in foods that I was eating. After religiously eliminating foods that might contain trace amounts of antibiotics (most commercial meat and dairy products and farm raised fish) I have been free of these terrible allergic episodes for six years now.
Avatar n tn Thank you so very much. My allergy to codeine, however, causes the same reactions as sulfa that I'm allergic to, intense itching & goosebump type reaction on my skin...just fyi :D I'm still looking for a pain med w/o codeine..if there is such a thing. My dr is stumped...so is my pharmacist..guess there aren't any other than tylenol & ibuprofen...correct???
Avatar f tn My dog has been on primor 600mg for about 1 1/2 months to help treat her skin due to a possible food allergy. Well now she has developed mouth sores and tiny blisters in her ears. Has any one else had a problem like this before?
Avatar f tn There are several drugs anyone with a Sulfa allergy should avoid or take with caution including: Some diuretics. Some oral medications used for diabetes (glyburide, diabeta, micronase, amaryl). The NSAID Celebrex. The migraine drug Imitrex. Although some sulfa-sensitive people can take these drugs without problem, they do contain ingredients closely related to sulfa and it is possible to have an adverse reaction. (It's kind of like the chicken pox/shingles relationship.
Avatar f tn Are you, by any chance, allergic to sulfa drugs? My sister had a similar reaction to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), and the doctor said it was because she was allergic to sulfa. My sister had not put her sulfa allergy on her medical history form at the cardiologist's office, because the sulfa reaction had been so long ago. When the doctor prescribed HCTZ, which evidently has sulfa in it, my sister reacted to that.
Avatar f tn I am really allergic to all sulfa, sulfate, sulfites. I need to get off of these as much as possible and it is in everything! Food, meds, and other various things. Anyone have a website that could help me with this or other that resources?
Avatar n tn And the reason the doctor(and me!) found out about my allergy is because of the hives(urticaria) that has been appearing on my skin when i eat prawn. So, the question is, if i continue to eat prawn, will it get serious? I mean, like to the extent of having anaphylactic shock? When i really do eat a lot of big prawns, this is how my skin would look like... (this photo is from wikipedia! Its not my foot!) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Urtikaria_Fuss.
Avatar f tn I am still shaking and my pulse is still rapid and my heart is fluttery. My family has a history of being allergic to sulfa products, so I was wondering if the numbness and tingling and burning sensation could be an allergic reaction to the bactroban, or maybe I am getting some sort of infection. All of these symptoms have become increasingly uncomfortable in the past few days. And my pulse has steadily been around 120. Any ideas?