Difference between medication side effects and allergic reactions?

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How long should you take a medication (makes you vomit) before you know if the vomiting is just a side effect or an allergic reaction??When should you stop taking it??
How many days should you continue to take a ned that makes you vomit???

Vomiting is rarely considered a true allergic rxn. Hives, swelling, rash, etc are allergic reactions. That doesn't mean that the medication that makes you vomit shouldn't be avoided and mentioned to doctors in the future.

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3 Comments on Difference between medication side effects and allergic reactions?

  1. TKS on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 6:52 pm
  2. Vomiting is rarely considered a true allergic rxn. Hives, swelling, rash, etc are allergic reactions. That doesn't mean that the medication that makes you vomit shouldn't be avoided and mentioned to doctors in the future.
    References :

  3. Ladycat on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 7:28 pm
  4. Vomiting is always cause to see the doc.
    Even if it's an allergy, you would want to know exactly what component of the medication you are allergic to, so that other medication from the same family of meds can be avoided also.
    References :

  5. Lea on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 7:50 pm
  6. An allergic reaction is a defined event involving your immune system. Side effects occur due to the drug. Some side effects/allergic reactions occur very quickly and some are delayed. The stereotypical drug allergy does not include nausea/vomiting. If I knew the name of the drug, it would be easier to determine.
    References :
    pharmacy student

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