Posted by gardenergirl on August 3, 2006, at 14:45:28
In reply to When one is allergic to mold but is on EMSAM...., posted by laima on August 2, 2006, at 0:14:52
I'm allergic to dust and mold, too. (I used to say I was allergic to Florida, but it's likely the high mold numbers.) :)
I take Claritin and Nardil. All resources I checked do not list the Claritin and Emsam (or Nardil) as having any problematic interaction. Benadryl is fine, too.
What you do have to avoid is many decongestants, in particular, pseudoephedrine. Cough medicines such as dextromethorphan are also contraindicated. That's what makes antihistamine use tricky. Many OTC ones are sold in combination with decongestants and other meds. I used to take Claritin-D which contained pseudoephedrine. Now that I am on Nardil, I've switched to just plain Claritin. Check packages carefully and/or check with your pharmacist or doctor.
I'd never recommend initiating smoking cigarettes as a strategy for dealing with a symptom or effect. There's too many risks compared to any benefits.
gg
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