Drug Withdrawal for Allergy Testing
Recommended Drug Withdrawal Times Prior to Intradermal Allergy Testing
60 Days
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Long-acting steroid (cortisone) injections, including Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone), and Vetalog (triamcinolone)
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30 Days
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Oral steroids including prednisone/prednisolone, Temaril-P, Medrol, dexamethasone and triamcinolone
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14 Days
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Topical steroids including ear medications with steroids (Otomax, Mometamax, Tresaderm, Synotic, Panalog); other topical steroids including hydrocortisone, Genesis spray (triamcinolone), Gentocin spray and others; eye medications containing steroids
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14 Days
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Antihistamines: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Chlortrimeton (chlorpheniramine), Atarax (hydroxyzine), Zyrtec, Claritin, Tavist (clemastine). Elavil (amitriptyline) and Clomicalm (clomipramine) are antihistamines but should not be suddenly discontinued without discussing with your veterinarian.
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7days
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Apoquel should ideally be stopped 7 days prior to allergy testing
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0 Days
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Currently, no withdrawl time is required for Atopica (cyclosporine), antibiotics, antifungals, Cytopoint or shampoos
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