Preparing for Allergy Testing

Medications To Stop Taking 5-7 Days prior to your Testing Appointment

Important Information About Allergy Testing

Patients scheduled for allergy testing must stop taking any medications that contain antihistamines for 5 days prior to testing.

Antihistamines include:

• Alavert

• Allegra

• Astelin

• Astepro

• Atarax

• Benadryl

• Cetirizine

• Claritin

• Clarinex

• Cyproheptadine

• Diphenhydramine

• Fexofenadine

• Hydroxyzine

• Loratadine

• Xyzal

• Zyrtec

Do Not Stop - Continue to use:

Do not stop any inhaled asthma medications or routine medications that treat blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, etc.