How Do I Know That I Won't Be Allergic To Another Drug Prescribed By My Doctor?

Dr. Woessner answers the question: 'Will I Be Allergic To An Alternate Drug?'

By
Katharine Woessner, M.D., Program Director, Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Scripps Clinic
August 27, 2008, 4:20 PM ET
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— -- Question: How do I know that I won't be allergic to another drug prescribed by my doctor?

Answer: In order to have an allergic reaction to a medication, your body has to have seen that drug on a prior exposure. Therefore, if you've had trouble with medications in the past, a very candid discussion with your physician can help determine an alternative medication that would not put you at risk of having a future allergic reaction.

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