Flomax and sulfa allergy
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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.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Drugs like penicillin and sulfa group of drugs are most common cause for hypersensitivity reaction. 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.
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.
during that first examination,there was no blood or discharge,just the constant urge to pee but not that much,i got a rectal examination.urine culture came back negative,they put me on sulfa 2X a day and tamusolin1x a day for 14days,the syptoms ceased but i felt it wasnt working.so after i finished the two weeks i went back cause it was the same deal.the doctor gaveme a 2nd rectal examination and a prostate massag(forgot to mention i already got one)and he askedme to void after the massage.
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.
I met my friend at an Irish Pub and had a fresh poured pint of Guinness. 3/4 of the glass down, my palms and neck was itching. I finished my pint and bought another round. 1/4 of the way into my next, my lips were swelling and my buddie noticed my eyes/ face were swelling. I tried to talk and within minutes my tongue had swollen to 2x the size and I could not speak. I was rushed to the ER where after 4 hours on an IV I returned to normal.
Saw my primary MD today. He said that the Flomax relaxes muscles in the bladder and prostate, and the Avodart shrinks the prostate. He said that after a year or so, if the prostate has gone down and reduced the problems, they like to eliminate the Flomax, as it is no longer necessary. Long story short, I now have a prescription for Avodart alone. I realize that it may not reduce the surgery risk, but one less drug is a good thing.
Things that they tried for me include medications like Flomax and Detrol LA. These meds give relieve on some areas but does not really deal with the prostatitis. One thing that gives me some relief at times is a hot bath.
I'm sorry but I'm afraid that there is no real treatment option other than trial and error.
I used to work as a heavy duty mechanic and I had many sleepless nights causing me to mis work due to the discomfort as well as being tired.
I am almost finished with that course and have sulfa ready to go if that does not work. I almost stopped taking metro and started sulfa however practitioner advised to keep taking metro even though it is not really working. I took one sulfa along with metro and symptoms kind of went away. but I am waiting to finish metro to start sulfa fully. I hate pills, antibiotics but I will take anything at this point.
I've taken flomax for several years, and want to undergo cataract surgery. What should I expect?
This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/224322'>Cataract surgery and Flomax</a>.
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.
Primor is an excellent skin antibiotic, and I prescribe it frequently, but unpredictable drug reactions to sulfa drugs (and many other drugs) can occur at any time during treatment, and ulcers in the ears and mouth can be one of the signs. In most cases, stopping the drug stops the reaction and healing occurs within a few weeks; in more severe cases, immunosuppressive medications may be needed to stop the reaction.
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