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Allergy shots are medication. I think they need to be renewed every few years.
by vidanay 3y ago
Allergy shots are medication. I think they need to be renewed every few years.
- bondarchuk 3y agoAnd even if they did not need to be renewed they would still be medication...
- modeless 3y agoThe freedom from medication happens after the course of shots is over, and lasts for many years, in many cases for life. The shots are simply extracts of the things you are allergic to in extremely small amounts, which, sure, you can classify as medication although I think most people would draw a distinction between that and something like diphenhydramine or fluticasone. After the first few months the shots are taken only once per month and typically do not have any side effects, very unlike antihistamines or other daily allergy medications. (In the first few months only while updosing the side effects are typically local itchiness akin to an insect bite).
- s1artibartfast 3y agoAllergy shots are a pretty good example when discussing continuous medication. They have been shown to have durable long term effects once you go off of them are close to the efficacy of continuing treatment. You can take allergy shots for for your entire life and the current recommendation is monthly. Or you can stop after 2-3 years and get ~80% of the benefit for the rest of your life.