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Q: I have already did research regarding this but haven’t been satisfied with the results I’ve?
obtained. My 5-yr-old has been taking cetirizine (Zyrtec) antihistamine for a few months already, every night, for his allergic rhinoconjuctivitis. We’ve recently moved residency, so we’ve had to visit a new allergologist. She told us to stop the use of Zyrtec (as prescribed by our prior allergologist) and she’s switched my son to taking one tablet of 5 mg Montelukast every day, instead. I’m not comfotable with her decision, because Montelukast is antiasthma. My son doesn’t have asthma. And I don’t know why she had to switch his medication, anyway.Montelukast has more potential for bad side effects. Any views and/or explanations on this? We just visited this new Dr. yesterday.
A: I agree with some of the other responses…talk to your old doctor before filling the script, to see what he/she thinks, since they know your child better. Also, talk with your new doctor about your questions/concerns and how you feel. If they aren’t willing to explain their decision or answer your questions/concerns..then it’s time to find another new allergist. My daughter (will be 6 next month) was on Zyrtec all last summer, due to severe allergies that made her vomit each morning from drainage. She was prescribed both the Zyrtec and Nasonex nightly, which helped A LOT! If we missed a night, she was vomitting again. So, we kept with it all summer, into early Oct., and it worked wonderfully. We haven’t had to use it once this summer, thankfully, but would use it again in a heartbeat if she had the same problems. As far as using Montelukast…the only reason I could see your doctor using it is to help expand the airway, possibly making it easier to breath through his/her nose…but a lot of antiasthma meds are for expanding the bronchioli, which wouldn’t affect the nose…so it’s a good concern to have. Also, those side effects…so many doctors are quick to prescribe without telling patients of the side effects or even making themselves aware of the side effects! So, ask lots of questions or find someone else who will answer them! It’s no use having a doctor who won’t listen to you or that you can’t voice your concerns to. Good luck!
Q: I’ve already did research on the net, regarding this, but am still nto satisfied with the results I’ve
obtained. My 5-yr-old has been taking cetirizine (Zyrtec) antihistamine for a few months already, every night, for his allergic rhinoconjuctivitis. We’ve recently moved residency, so we’ve had to visit a new allergologist. She told us to stop the use of Zyrtec (as prescribed by our prior allergologist) and she’s switched my son to taking one tablet of 5 mg Montelukast every day, instead. I’m not comfotable with her decision, because Montelukast is antiasthma. My son doesn’t have asthma. And I don’t know why she had to switch his medication, anyway.Montelukast has more potential for bad side effects. Any views and/or explanations on this? We just visited this new Dr. yesterday.
yes, she did explain why she wants to switch the drug to Mentelukast. She says that it’s milder and that his allergies aren’t symptomatic right now, so he doesn’t need antihistamines. Actually, that’s why I don’t feel so comfortable-because I read up on it, and it’s not milder than antihistamine. Antiasthma has a lot more potential to cause adverse reactions. So why say it’s milder when it’s obviously not? And yeah, I agree, I think I should consult our previous doctor about this change.
A: If you are not comfortable with this doctor’s recommendations, see another doctor. Always trust your gut feelings. I’m sure there are other good allergy doctors. Is there anyone you can ask for a list of good doctors? Usually nurses can refer you to doctors that they have worked with and who they think do a good job.
You could also call your previous doctor and ask what they think of the new prescription. Maybe your previous doctor could find out who a good doctor would be where you live now. Or they could guide to as to where to inquire about one. Much luck!
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