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levocetirizine?

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laura91284
laura91284

Hi guys, I've been suffering with urticaria on and off for 7 years, nothing seems to work I've tried almost every anti histamine there is, been hearing alot about levocetirizine so asked my doctor if I could try it, has anyone else tried this with any success? If so how long did it take? I've been taking it for 2 days and not noticed any improvement.

Thanks for any info you can give me

Xx

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  • desmond01416
    desmond01416 laura91284

    Posted

    I've not tried levocetrizine, but have tried almost every other antihistamine and none really helped. Doxepin worked but kills your life.

    I'm going to see a specialist, Dr. Alexander Marsland to discuss my options. I want to talk to him about the possiblity of trying Xolair. I've had this for 2.5 years.

    After dropping Doxepin, I tried the SSRI Paroxetine. The rash got worse without Doxepin. But Paroxetin definitely helped with the itching but I had a lot of problems with the other side-effects especially early morning waking with diahrrea and stomach cramps and nausea and motion sickness for over 9 weeks. I've switched to Sertraline and that's better in terms of side-effects but not as good for dulling the itch.

    Failing Xolair, you could look into Cyclosporine. If Dr. Marsland isn't able to help me, I'll contact Dr. Sabroe. But be aware, there are two Dr. Sabroe's in that hospital. I take it that it is the female Dr. Sabroe who I think is a dermatologist?

    • lorraine34338
      lorraine34338 desmond01416

      Posted

      Hi Desmond and Laura

      I'm sorry Doxepin hasn't worked for you.  For me it took me out of my depression and back to being me.  The only side effect I think I have is loose stools but this may be caused by my body not processing food properly as I've had a problem with this since I had my gall bladder out.  Yes you are right Dr Sabroe is in Dermatology and is a woman.

      Lorraine

    • jemma72177
      jemma72177 desmond01416

      Posted

      Hi Desmond

      I hope Dr Marsland managed to sort your condition.  Do you happen to know if Dr Marsland is single?

    • desmond01416
      desmond01416 jemma72177

      Posted

      I'm due to start ciclosporin this week so I'll see how it goes. I reckon it has a good chance of sorting the hives but don't know whether side effects will be ok or not.

      As for your question, I don't know the answer.

    • jemma72177
      jemma72177 desmond01416

      Posted

      I hope it sorts it without side effects for you.

      Shame you don't know the answer - he is kind've dreamy!

      Good luck with your treatment

  • marysa
    marysa laura91284

    Posted

    I have been taking 300mg Ranitidine and 10mg Montelukast in the AM, and 300mg Randitidine in the PM. I have been taking this combo for over 6 months and rarely have outbreaks unless i forget to take my pills, and even then it's just minor until my meds kick in once i take them. Before being put on these meds, I was miserable. My lips, hands, feet and eyes would swell and my entire body was red, completely covered in hives. These two medications have completely turned my life around and I feel like my normal self again.
    • desmond01416
      desmond01416 marysa

      Posted

      Yup, I know people that Montelukast has worked wonders for too. It didn't do anything for me, even for my Asthma.

      For many people, just Cetrizine will sort it. But not me, unfortunately. Even Xolair / Cyclosporine doesn't work for some people. At least I have Doxepin to fall back on, but I'd rather not, it just has too many nasty side effects.

    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 desmond01416

      Posted

      It amazing how different drugs effect different people with Chronic Urticaria!  Doxepin just made me sleepy taken at night which is good but had no nasty side effects for me.

      wendy

  • laura91284
    laura91284

    Posted

    Thanks for the replys, I am in the uk and am under a specialist, I have heard about Xolair and will ask about it in my next appointment, just wish these would go away!! I've been in remission a few times but it's back again and more frustrating than ever! Xxx

    • lorraine34338
      lorraine34338 laura91284

      Posted

      Hi Laura

      I went into remission last year thinking that would be that and I stopped taking antihistamines.  That was in April/May time and by September it was back with a vengence.  I'm in remission now but am still taking antihistamines and Doxepin in the hope it won't return!!

      Lorraine

    • ali2697
      ali2697 laura91284

      Posted

      Laura i have been on ceterizine for 8 year worked well stopped the hives and the angiodema unless i was super stressed, id have to chew one quickly !, my hives back really bad, seen 3 doctors at my local and 1 prescribed fexofenodine but it brought my angiodema on and to be honest the 180g only lasted about 8 hours, doctor no 3 told me to go back on ceterezine !! not sure why as it doesnt work, they wont refer me and told me to live with it, started a new office managers job and the hives are ruining it ! but no one will help, they wouldnt even take my bloods, Have you ever heard of Helicabactor pylori? its a gut bacteria affects 1 in 3? it can cause hives i have asked for my stool !! sample be checked to rule this out, as i also have a trapped wind feeling top of back and belchinging, i am hoping i have it so at least i have a reason for my hives sad

       

  • rose00110
    rose00110 laura91284

    Posted

    Is there certain test that will confirm if i have urticaria 
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