Recommended Drug Withdrawal Times Prior to Intradermal Allergy Testing
60 Days
Long-acting steroid (cortisone) injections, including Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone), Vetalog (triamcinolone)
30 Days
Oral steroids including prednisone/prednisolone, Temaril-P, Medrol, dexamethasone
14 Days
Topical steroids including ear medications with steroids (Otomax, Mometamax, Tresaderm, Synotic, Panalog); other topical steroids including hydrocortisone (such as ResiCORT), Genesis spray (triamcinolone), Gentocin spray and others; eye medications containing steroids
14 Days
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.
7 Days
Apoquel
0 Days
Currently, no withdrawal time is required for Atopica (cyclosporine), Cytopoint, antibiotics, antifungals or shampoos
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