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Condition: Drug Allergy

Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. But medicines can also cause unwanted reactions, such as drug interactions, side effects, and allergies.

What is a drug interaction?

A drug interaction is a change in the way a drug acts in the body when taken with certain other drugs, foods, or supplements or when taken while you have certain medical conditions. Examples include:

  • Two drugs, such as aspirin and blood thinners
  • Drugs and food, such as statins and grapefruit
  • Drugs and supplements, such as gingko and blood thinners
  • Drugs and medical conditions, such as aspirin and peptic ulcers

Interactions could cause a drug to be more or less effective, cause side effects, or change the way one or both drugs work.

What are side effects?

Side effects are unwanted, usually unpleasant, effects caused by medicines. Most are mild, such as a stomachache, dry mouth, or drowsiness, and go away after you stop taking the medicine. Others can be more serious. Sometimes a drug can interact with a disease that you have and cause a side effect. For example, if you have a heart condition, certain decongestants can cause you to have a rapid heartbeat.

What are drug allergies?

Drug allergies are another type of reaction. They can range from mild to life-threatening. Skin reactions, such as hives and rashes, are the most common type. Anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, is less common.

How can I stay safe when taking medicines?

When you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, make sure you understand how to take it correctly. Know which other medicines, foods, and supplements you need to avoid. Always talk to your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions about your medicines.

Courtesy of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.

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Providers Diagnosing or Treating Drug Allergy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Drug Allergy. Review each provider for availability.

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Anne M. Hiegel, CNP

Anne M. Hiegel, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Stacie M. Jones, M.D.

Stacie M. Jones, M.D. Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist

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Joshua L. Kennedy, M.D.

Joshua L. Kennedy, M.D. Allergist-Immunologist

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Safia F. Nawaz, M.D.

Safia F. Nawaz, M.D. Allergist-Immunologist

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Tamara T. Perry, M.D.

Tamara T. Perry, M.D. Internist

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Robert D. Pesek, M.D.

Robert D. Pesek, M.D. Pediatrician

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Amy M. Scurlock, M.D.

Amy M. Scurlock, M.D. Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Drug Allergy

Note that the treatment of Drug Allergy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Allergy and Immunology Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1020
New Patients
501-614-2948
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