Change changing dose, frequency to reduce withdrawal systems from allergy medication

If you have noticed itchiness after stopping an allergy medication, it could be a withdrawal symptom.

An allergist for the Cleveland Clinic said to help avoid itchiness, consider switching to another over-the-counter medication that is non-sedating.

Also, instead of taking the medication daily, switch to every other day. Another option is to take children’s allergy medication and reduce your dosage.

“I’ve had some patients actually think that it was their severe allergies that were affecting them. And so, they felt like I have to be back on it again, and I need to continue taking it and taking it,” said Dr. Sandra Hong. “Typically, if your allergies started off with kind of more upper airway, so itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy ears, we wouldn’t expect you to all-of-a-sudden get head-to-toe with itchiness.”

If you have concerns about medication or possible withdrawal systems, talk with an allergist.