Archive for the ‘Allergies’ category

Codeine Allergy

January 26th, 2010

By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: A true codeine allergy is actually rare.  Most patients have what could be called a intolerance to codeine – meaning they get an upset stomach.  If you have a true allergy to codeine than your chance for having allergy to other pain killers rises.  The actual rate at which your risk [...]

Natural Allergy Relief Options

October 29th, 2009

Summary: There are some products/herbs/supplements/techniques that can provide natural allergy relief.  Most are cheap or even free.  However, you do not want to self-treat allergies without talking to your doctor – especially if you have moderate to severe allergies and even natural products can interfere with prescription drugs and cause side effects by themselves.
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