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Antihistamines and Food allergies?
If I take a benadryl prior to eating a food I am mildy allergic to will it prevent the diarrhea associated with the allergy?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Allergic reactions are mediated by IgE antibodies, which are released on exposure to a particular allergen. These in turn activate mast cells and lead to a local response or systemic anaphylaxis. So, antihistamines might help, but sometimes the allergic reaction depends on the quantity also. So it's best to avoid those foods.
Also, long-term use of the antihistamines could cause mild & transient side effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth and GI discomfort.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Allergic reactions are mediated by IgE antibodies, which are released on exposure to a particular allergen. These in turn activate mast cells and lead to a local response or systemic anaphylaxis. So, antihistamines might help, but sometimes the allergic reaction depends on the quantity also. So it's best to avoid those foods.
Also, long-term use of the antihistamines could cause mild & transient side effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth and GI discomfort.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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