Medications to Stop Prior to Allergy Testing

Initial Preparation

Carefully review the medication list below and follow the instructions on when to stop the medications that interfere with allergy testing. Please contact the prescribing doctor to confirm that you may safely stop taking the medication for the duration required prior to testing.

For medications listed with an asterisk (*), please consult your prescribing physician prior to stopping these medications.
Please stop allergy treatment (shots or drops) 14 days prior to allergy testing
All cold and sinus medications must be stopped 5 days prior to testing.

5 Days Prior to Testing

Please stop taking antihistamines.

Brand Name

Allegra

Benadryl

Clarinex

Claritin, Alavert

Xyzal

Zyrtec

OIptimine

Histex, Karbinal

Palgic Pediatex

Allerhist, Tavist

Polarmine

Atarax, Rezine

Vistaril

Antivert, Bonine

Nolahist

Nisaval

PBZ

Bromax, Lodrane

Aller-Chlor

Chlor-Trimenton

Periactin

Dramamine

Zatiden

Tacaryl

Generic Name

Fexofenadine

Dyphenhydramine

Desloratadine

Loratidine

Levocetirizine

Cetirizine

Azatadine

Carbinoxamine

Clemastine

Dexchlorpheniramine

Hydroxyzine

Meclizine

Phenindamine

Pyrilamine

Tripelennamine

Brompheniramine

Chlorpheniramine

Cyproheptadine

Dimenhydrinate

Ketotifen

Methdilazine

Promethazine

Trimaparazine

Triprolidine

1 Day Prior to Testing

Please stop taking antihistamine nasal spray and eye drops.

Brand Name

Dymista, Astelin, Astepro, Optivar

Patanese, Pataday, Patanol

Ryaltris Nasal Spray

Generic Name

Azelastine

Olopatadine