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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Sept 30, 2015 15:26:51 GMT
Last year I found out I was severely allergic to the medication Cortisporine Otic. My doctor didn't really say much about it, and I haven't had any issues that required prescription medication since. i don't know for sure what ingredient I am allergic to, but Neomycin and "sulfa" allergies are what seem to be the 2 common ingredients that people have issues with (according to Dr. Google.)
I spoke with my pharmacist recently, and it turns out those two ingredients are in a lot of medications and topical ointments! Neomycin is even in the flu shot so I was advised to skip the flu shot if there is any uncertainty.
Those of you who have reacted badly to medication-did you follow up with a test to find out what ingredient was the problem? Should I be more proactive about my allergic reaction and pinpoint exactly what caused it so I know what to avoid, or should I just avoid all of the above?
This is my first real allergy so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything further.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 15:28:14 GMT
Was that medication in pill form? Pills have fillers that you could be allergic to.
Annette
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Sept 30, 2015 15:36:56 GMT
No it's an ear drop, topical.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 15:49:20 GMT
I would talk to your doctor and see what he recommends. My daughter had an anaphylactic reaction to valium. Upon further investigation by the doctors, she has anaphylaxis to ALL benzodiazapines. There are a lot of drugs in that class, and now when she has surgeries even those drugs need to be changed because of it. Allergies are not something you want to mess around with or guess. Your doctor should be able to advise you.
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Post by holly on Sept 30, 2015 16:01:02 GMT
I would suggest finding out what exactly you are allergic to. My DH found out he was allergic to Sulfa drugs when he got some kind of vaccine (I don't remember which one) while on an aircraft carrier and almost died. He had a severe reaction after getting the shot and luckily with his medical background, didn't ignore his symptoms and went straight to medical. But it took some time for them to get it under control. He even reacts to the sulfites in wine.
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Post by quiltz on Sept 30, 2015 16:44:00 GMT
Get tested by an allergy doctor and then immediately wear a Medic-Alert bracelet.
My dgc wears a bracelet, looks like a black piece of Velcro, with his peanut and other allergies on it. They also wear an epie-pen in a case around their waist.
I am allergic to certain fillers in medication and have this on record at the local hospital and at my pharmacist. |
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Post by dazeepetals on Sept 30, 2015 16:46:08 GMT
Last year I found out I was severely allergic to the medication Cortisporine Otic. My doctor didn't really say much about it, and I haven't had any issues that required prescription medication since. i don't know for sure what ingredient I am allergic to, but Neomycin and "sulfa" allergies are what seem to be the 2 common ingredients that people have issues with (according to Dr. Google.) I spoke with my pharmacist recently, and it turns out those two ingredients are in a lot of medications and topical ointments! Neomycin is even in the flu shot so I was advised to skip the flu shot if there is any uncertainty. Those of you who have reacted badly to medication-did you follow up with a test to find out what ingredient was the problem? Should I be more proactive about my allergic reaction and pinpoint exactly what caused it so I know what to avoid, or should I just avoid all of the above? This is my first real allergy so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything further. Well, I'm a pharmacist and I've NEVER heard of neomycin in the Influenza vaccine. Unless something has changed or the CDC hasn't updated their website.... That being said the MMR, Shingles, Varicella, and Polio vaccine do carry a warning about people with allergies to Neomycin. Cortisporin Otic contains 3 drugs: Hydrocortisone, Neomycin, and Polymixin. With the increased use of Neomycin/Polymixin due to consumer use of triple antibiotic ointment for cuts/scraps/etc, we've seen a higher incidence of allergies with particulary Neomycin. My guess is that is the culprit, but obviously can't confirm 100% without further testing. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 16:54:41 GMT
Well, I googled "neomycin in the influenza vaccine" and found this: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mmr.htmlwww.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/should-not-vacc.htmIt's in the MMR vaccine: Some people should not get MMR vaccine or should wait. Anyone who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of MMR vaccine, should not get the vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. and of course we all know "if it's on the internet, it must be true" but that is a CDC site |
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Sept 30, 2015 16:55:12 GMT
Cortisporin Otic contains 3 drugs: Hydrocortisone, Neomycin, and Polymixin. With the increased use of Neomycin/Polymixin due to consumer use of triple antibiotic ointment for cuts/scraps/etc, we've seen a higher incidence of allergies with particulary Neomycin. My guess is that is the culprit, but obviously can't confirm 100% without further testing. Is neomycin a "sulfa" drug. I'm really confused by the use of that term. I also found out today while talking to my mom that she has a "sulfa" drug allergy, so perhaps I have the same issue? I should call my doctor, but she honestly is kind of useless as far as doctors go. I've been meaning to find a new one for about a year now, but haven't gotten around to it. Maybe now is the time to get a new doctor and get some answers to this allergy. |
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Post by valleyview on Sept 30, 2015 16:55:52 GMT
I'm allergic to lots of medications. I do not wear anything and have not followed up on fillers, but I have my list of allergies in ALL medical records and keep it under medical info on my phone.
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Post by elaine on Sept 30, 2015 17:00:21 GMT
I'm allergic to sulfa and I know that it is a component of many ear and eye drops, so am limited in terms of treating pink eye, for example. I have never had an issue with flu shots or other vaccines. I do get UTIs somewhat frequently, and those are often treated with sulfa, so I have to be very clear with my doc when being treated.
eta: sulfa allergies are not uncommon.
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Post by mom2samlibby on Sept 30, 2015 17:07:51 GMT
Last year I found out I was severely allergic to the medication Cortisporine Otic. My doctor didn't really say much about it, and I haven't had any issues that required prescription medication since. i don't know for sure what ingredient I am allergic to, but Neomycin and "sulfa" allergies are what seem to be the 2 common ingredients that people have issues with (according to Dr. Google.) I spoke with my pharmacist recently, and it turns out those two ingredients are in a lot of medications and topical ointments! Neomycin is even in the flu shot so I was advised to skip the flu shot if there is any uncertainty. Those of you who have reacted badly to medication-did you follow up with a test to find out what ingredient was the problem? Should I be more proactive about my allergic reaction and pinpoint exactly what caused it so I know what to avoid, or should I just avoid all of the above? This is my first real allergy so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything further. Well, I'm a pharmacist and I've NEVER heard of neomycin in the Influenza vaccine. Unless something has changed or the CDC hasn't updated their website.... That being said the MMR, Shingles, Varicella, and Polio vaccine do carry a warning about people with allergies to Neomycin. Cortisporin Otic contains 3 drugs: Hydrocortisone, Neomycin, and Polymixin. With the increased use of Neomycin/Polymixin due to consumer use of triple antibiotic ointment for cuts/scraps/etc, we've seen a higher incidence of allergies with particulary Neomycin. My guess is that is the culprit, but obviously can't confirm 100% without further testing. This is what I'm finding online. www.ashp.org/DocLibrary/Policy/Influenza/influenza_essential.pdf Neomycin and/or Polymyxin B Allergy Afluria® : Each 0.5-mL dose may contain trace amounts of neomycin sulfate (≤0.2 picograms) and polymyxin B (≤0.03 picograms). Manufacturer states the vaccine is contraindicated in individuals hypersensitive to neomycin or polymyxin. Fluvirin® : Each 0.5-mL dose may contain neomycin (≤2.5 mcg) and polymyxin B (≤3.75 mcg). Neomycin allergy usually results in delayed-type (cell-mediated) hypersensitivity reactions manifested as contact dermatitis. ACIP and AAP state that vaccines containing trace amounts of neomycin should not be used in individuals with a history of anaphylactic reaction to neomycin, but may be considered in those with a history of delayed-type neomycin hypersensitivity if benefits of vaccination outweigh risks. |
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Post by dazeepetals on Sept 30, 2015 17:14:58 GMT
Cortisporin Otic contains 3 drugs: Hydrocortisone, Neomycin, and Polymixin. With the increased use of Neomycin/Polymixin due to consumer use of triple antibiotic ointment for cuts/scraps/etc, we've seen a higher incidence of allergies with particulary Neomycin. My guess is that is the culprit, but obviously can't confirm 100% without further testing. Is neomycin a "sulfa" drug. I'm really confused by the use of that term. I also found out today while talking to my mom that she has a "sulfa" drug allergy, so perhaps I have the same issue? I should call my doctor, but she honestly is kind of useless as far as doctors go. I've been meaning to find a new one for about a year now, but haven't gotten around to it. Maybe now is the time to get a new doctor and get some answers to this allergy. No it is not a "sulfa" medication. It's a aminoglycoside antibiotic, but it does not contain a sulfa moiety. Sulfa drugs are those that contain a sulfur moiety (i.e. part of the molecular structure contains sulfur attached to other carbon, oxygen, etc molecules). Common drugs that contain this are: Bactrim, Hydroclorathiazide (HCTZ), Celebrex, Sulfactamide, and Silver Silvadene. |
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