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Are We Supposed to Take the H1 and H2 at the Same Time? (Read 2049 times)
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Are We Supposed to Take the H1 and H2 at the Same Time?
04/23/13 at 04:10:35
 
Does anyone know?  Are we supposed to take the H1 and H2 at the same time for better results?  Or can they be taken at slightly different times?

I am taking so many pills now.  That's why I ask.

For my Hydroxyzine HCL (H1), I can take that on an empty stomach with no problems, and I do that, right after I come home from exercising in the AM and before bed.

Then I eat breakfast and then I take the Ranitidine (H2) and the Allegra (H1), because I find that I need food in my stomach for these two.

Any opinions? Does it matter how I take these?
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Re: Are We Supposed to Take the H1 and H2 at the Same Time?
Reply #1 - 04/23/13 at 08:37:45
 
I've never heard anyone give specific directions as to when or how to take the antihistamines.    I take ketotifen only at night because it makes me sleepy but otherwise I think it's up to you.   If you google these meds you will often find instructions as to how and when to take them.  

Hope this helps!

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Re: Are We Supposed to Take the H1 and H2 at the Same Time?
Reply #2 - 04/23/13 at 09:36:59
 
The H2 is used to PREVENT stomach issues, so we generally take that BEFORE eating, not after for optimum success.
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Reply #3 - 04/23/13 at 12:00:21
 
Thank you both.
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Re: Are We Supposed to Take the H1 and H2 at the Same Time?
Reply #4 - 04/23/13 at 14:43:21
 
You are welcome! Of course, don't forget that since we mast cell people all react differently, our advice is more a generality and you might actually be a person who does better with H2 AFTER eating. Unfortunately, the only way we find out is through trial and error. Undecided
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