Skin Allergy -- using Allegra 120 mg

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I have skin allergy, which causing swelling all over my body and my doctor that this is because seafood, but this problem is continuing till now, I have been taking tablets for last 4 months (Allegra 120mg), but still when I stop the tablet even for a single day, allergy comes again, I have fear on the side effects of this tablet, could anyone advise me, is there any solution for this

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Dr. Pratik Thacker Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pratik Thacker

Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

The tablet has probably been prescribed to you by a family physician and not a qualified dermatologist. 120 mg is a dose for mild respiratory allergies and not skin allergies which require 180-540mg per day. Also, it only suppresses allergies and cure requires evaluation of the root cause. Skin allergies require early and aggressive treatment otherwise they become long term

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