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What can I take to help with allergies with liver disorder?
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What can I take to help with allergies with liver disorder?
by Jody515, Apr 09, 2009 02:24PM
I have AIH and am on 50 mg of Imuran and 2.5 mg of prednisone daily. My liver is stage 3 but the disease is under control. I get such allergies from outside in spring and fall that it literally puts me down. Everything I read that is out there is not for people with liver problems. I used to be on daily doses of singulair but have been off for them for quite a few years.
Is there anything I can buy either via a doctor or on the market to help me that wont harm me more?
Thank you for any info you can give me.
Jody
Is there anything I can buy either via a doctor or on the market to help me that wont harm me more?
Thank you for any info you can give me.
Jody
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Apr 15, 2009 03:02PM
, Apr 15, 2009 03:02PM
The class of non-sedating antihistamines, H 1 Histamine Antagonists, is what is ordinarily prescribed for seasonal allergic problems, including allergic rhinitis. These drugs are not liver toxic but their metabolism may be slowed in persons with liver disease, as evidenced by abnormal liver function tests. It is thus recommended that they be administered with caution, in lower doses, to persons with any form of hepatitis.
Given this recommendation, it would be wise for you to consult with either your primary care doctor or with a GI specialist, assuming you have been by one, for your hepatitis. It should be possible to find a dose of one of these drugs that will give you relief from your allergic symptoms.
Good luck
Given this recommendation, it would be wise for you to consult with either your primary care doctor or with a GI specialist, assuming you have been by one, for your hepatitis. It should be possible to find a dose of one of these drugs that will give you relief from your allergic symptoms.
Good luck
Member Comments (4)
by Jody515, Apr 15, 2009 05:08PM
To: National Jewish Health
Thank you very kindly for your help. I put in a call over a week ago to my hepatologist & am still waiting for a call back, I do understand he is a very busy man as head of the transplant department, but I thank you for your assistance.
by seekingwisdom500, Apr 19, 2009 09:23AM
To: jody515
I get pain in my upper right quadrant after taking any type of drug: caffeine, alcohol, and most scripts. Did Singulair give you liver pain?
by Jody515, Apr 19, 2009 05:58PM
To: seekingwisdom500
No, I have never had pain there. The only pain I ever get from the AIH is upper shoulder pain like arthritis which is caused by the aih I believe. But I never suffer from caffeine nor my meds, I don't touch alcohol though because it would be very bad for me.
