Anyone have allergies to meds?

Liz629 · September 2011

So, not 3T related, but I had a bladder infection and was prescribed some anti-biotic with Sulfa in it. Long story short, after I finished, I broke out in full body rash. Literally, every part of my body (from neck down) is covered in a rash. Thank goodness it isn't itchy.

Well, my doctor realized it was the sulfa (something like 15% of all people are allergic to it), and I asked what other medications had it because I wanted to make sure no IF meds had it...they don't.

That got me to thinking....how much would it suck if I broke out in a rash everytime I took clomid or some other IF med. Has anyone ever had a reaction to their meds? I just want to see if one seems to cause a reaction more than another.

beth0874 · September 2011

I had an allergic reaction to Levaquin (Another antibiotic). And I recently had an allergic reaction to some medicine they gave me during surgery I just had for a broken nose. They couldn't trace which drug it was. I never had any problem with my IF meds (knock on wood). A lot of people are allergic to sulfa which is in a lot of antibiotics for UTIs. I hope you feel better soon. I remember how awful I felt. I had to be put on a steroid both times. No fun.

Aegis2005 · September 2011

I ended up in the ER about a month ago due to the same reaction (full body hives) to bactrim (a sulpha based antibiotic). I also the same reaction to penicilin and erythromican. I had a melt-down in the ER, because I knew I'd be starting IVF in a few weeks and was freaking out I'd have a similar reaction. My RE and PCP have reviewed a course of action for when I need to go on an antibiotic right before egg retrieval, and will be watching me very closely.

ELF4321 · September 2011

I am also allergic to sulfa meds, some narcotics, and latex. The only IF med I'm aware of that is a possible issue is Ganirelex, which contains latex. Cetrotide is the substitute for it.

skiboston · September 2011

I have severe drug allergies to a multitude of different drugs. The fertility meds so far have been ok, but I don't think femara would be good for me.

Blueyed228 · September 2011

Im allergic to Sulfa too. Along with the rash I had a fun, um, stomach issue with it as well.

STL34 · September 2011

I'm allergic to one of the standard meds used in anesthesia. So, I had to have an alternative used for all of my retrievals. The used the one I was allergic to during IVF #1 and I ended up on IV benedryl.

I also have a latex sensitivity and am allergic to most adhesives. So, there are some issues with those.

megmacp · September 2011

I have allergic to sulfa penicillin zitromax, just to name a few but I haven't had any reactions to my IF drugs yet. (thank God)

kellyrn9956 · September 2011

Good Lord...as soon as you said "sulfa", I shivered. I had a severe reaction to Bactrim, which I also took for a UTI. It was the most horrible experience I have ever had!

I always worry that I will react to a fertility drug, but (::knock on wood::) I never have. Antibiotics have a much higher risk of allergice reactions. Most fertility drugs mimic normal hormones that we already have in our body, so allergic reaction is pretty rare.

eponine7682 · September 2011

I am allergic to penicillin. I should wear one of those medical alert braceletts since that is the most commonly used antibiotic, but, I don't. LOL, I get hives when I take it.

pulga131 · September 2011

I have been allergic to 2 different antibiotics and had a rash just like you described. I also had a reaction to reglan once and had tardive dyskensia- that was no fun at all!

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