DAO + Antihistamines
Hi!
I have MCAS and use Cetirizine and DAO. I also take skin friend AM/PM religiously (love it! Huge impact!) I do not take anything else. DAO prior to eating and before bed is my game changer. I am not convinced Cetirizine does anything but am nervous to discontinue. I went a week without Cetirizine when I was eating super strict and did great. What are your thoughts on this matter?
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Hi Jackie,
Thanks for your post! So happy to hear that you're loving Skin Friend and that it has been such a big help for you. It's music to our ears 🤗
It's possible that your positive experience during the week without Cetirizine could be related to the effectiveness of other interventions however in this situation you won't know for sure until you do some testing. Depending on how much Cetirizine you are taking now, I suggest gradually tapering your dosage and monitoring how you go.
Instead of discontinuing it altogether, begin by reducing your current dosage to a quarter. Maintain this lower dosage for a few days, assess how your body responds, and if there are no adverse effects, consider further reducing it to half, following a gradual adjustment approach. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any adjustments to your medication.
The fact that you went a week without it with no reaction is a very positive sign!
Please let us know how you go.
xx Bonnie