zolair

[nona999252]

My husband is going to get his first shot of Zolair on Tuesday.  He has had such a bad rash ever since he went to the dentist 2 1/2 years ago.  He had an infection under a crown - he had a root canal then the crown had to be replaced.  The infection had been leaking into his system.  He then had to take antibiotics - we are not sure if this was the nightmare that started his terrible rash all over his body.  He has always been healthy and will be a young 70 next year.  He has been on every medicine you can think of.  He has not had good sleep this whole time.  He also has been on prednisone three or 4 different times with side effects.  He is now on a gluten free diet and is sensitive to foods that he never was sensitive to before.  Since he is so sensitive to everything right now, I am so concerned about his shot of Zolair.  We will stay in the doctors office for a while after he gets the shot.

I am very worried he will have a reaction - even though we have a Epi Pen - is this a smart move?

[evewisewoman]

Hi Nona,

You're very welcome. It was no problem looking up the medication, Xolair.
I like learning about the side effects of various medications. I'm glad your
husband tolerated this medication so far. I wish you both the best. Eve

[nona999252]

Hi - thank you for taking the time to look up xolair - I too have researched and was so apprehensive for my husband in taking it.  He did!  and so far he is fine - he just had a half dose - supposedly, it will take his rash away and give him some relief.  The doctor said it is much safer than all the other heavy drugs he has been taking, but since a few people have had a shock reaction to Xolair out of thousands of people, the med has to have an EpiPen with it.  My husband carries it everywhere.  I appreciate your concern and comments.  Blessings, Nona  

[evewisewoman]

Hello again,

As promised I goggled the name of the medication called Zolair.
Apparently is also goes by the name Xolair.  You might think twice before
allowing your husband's doctor to give your husband  the drug called
Zolair. It might be an idea to goggle  Zolair.  I found a whole list of
websites. One website that I found particularly interesting to read was
this one called  Xolair - Xolair Safety and Side Effects
allergies.about.com
According to the article, Xolair or Zolair can cause anaphalaxis.
If I read this correctly, anywhere in the first 24 hours after the patient is
given the shot. That's why the doctor wants your husband to remain in
the office. Personally, after reading this article, I wouldn't take a shot of
Zolair and I have asthma and allergies. Anyway, this drug sounds dangerous to me. You might want to research it further.  Eve

[evewisewoman]

Hello there,

Why does your husband need to have a shot of Zolair ?  What is the Zolair
supposed to help with ? I've never heard of this medication ? I am going to
goggle Zolair and see if I can come up with more information for you. Eve