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Allergy Medications

- Summary
- About allergy medications
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Marc J. Sicklick, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI

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Elderly use issues with allergy medications

Elderly patients may be more susceptible to the side effects of some allergy medications. In addition, older users should refrain from using a controlled-release or long-acting form of some allergy medications.

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Review Date: 05-07-2007

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