Can you develop a tolerance to antihistamines?!


Question: Can you develop a tolerance to antihistamines!?
I was wondering if you can develop a tolerance to antihistamines such as benadryl if taken often, i!.e!. will it become insufficient like alcohol to alcoholics and antibiotics for bacteria!?

And while we're on the subject, i get hives very frequently and was wondering if anyone knows any good treatment besides benadryl!.

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It seems that there are varieties of histamines, which is why they are always developing new anti-histamines!. It would seem that we get tolerant, and don't notice the effects anymore, but it turns out that there are also many different allergies that we suffer, and the anti-histamines are only helping to mask some of them, which is when we then notice other ones!.

Doctors are good at prescribing medicines that can help to control various stages of allergic irritation and after effects!. But unless you isolate the triggering causes and reduce your exposure to them, it will keep repeating!. So start thinking back and keep a diary describing your surroundings until you can figure out what the initial triggers might be!.

It is complicated, because what can in one case be a trigger, when there has been prior exposure to some other irritant, can not appear to be a trigger when taken by itself!. That is to say, sometimes allergic irritants have a way of masking reactions to other irritants!. This is most typical of food allergies, which also cause nasal and sinus irritation!.

A well-balanced nutritional program including minerals, trace elements, vitamins, anti-oxidants, and multiple kinds of fiber and protein, is the foundation for building a health recovery program!. Your first defense against allergic irritations are robust and healthy nose, throat, and sinus membranes!.

I used to suffer from asthma and frequent post-allergic infections until I tried taking some nutritional supplements that helped me overcome it!. Now I enjoy clear sinuses year-round!.

I have found a family of nutritional products that I know gives me the best chance for longevity and health!. Email me if you would like particulars!.

Living a long and healthy life!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, you can develop a tolerance to antihistamines just like you can with any other drug!.

If you take it enough then your body will get used to it and will build a tolerance, in which case you will have to use more after a while for you to feel anything!.

I suggest if you want to use an antihistamine, use a different one that you haven't been using, it might work

Also, try and see if your getting the hives because of an allergic reaction to something your exposed to everyday, since you are having it frequently!.


Hives treatment by using cool compression

By applying the cool compression it may help to provide some relief from the pain and itch!.
Hives treatment by using calamine lotion

By applying this lotion it can grant you relief from the itchy feeling!.
Hives treatment by using milk of magnesia

By dabbing milk of magnesia on the lesions, provides some relief!. As milk of magnesia is an alkaline solution it helps in removing the irritating itchy sensation!.
Hives treatment by using herbal tea

Calming our nerves is one of the important things to do, as stress makes the matter worse!. Drinking peppermint or passionflower tea is very good!. You can also try chamomile, valerian and catnip which also soothe your nerves!.
Hives treatment by using cornstarch

To stop the itching get 1/2 a tub filled with warm water, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda!. Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference!.
Hives treatment by using aloe vera gel

Applying aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil to the affected area at least twice a day can benefit you a lot!.
Hives treatment by using nettles

Have nettle tea which is made by 2 tsp!. powdered stinging nettles!. You can add honey or lemon to add flavor your tea!.
Hives treatment by using cayenne pepper

Consume cayenne pepper capsules to help the healing procedure!. You can also have vitamin C, vitamin E or zinc for quick relief!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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