I think I may be allergic to Frontline Plus - Allergies Message Board

hankshobby · 05-21-2006, 02:38 PM

4 weeks ago I applied frontline plus to my Dogs. The day after I had hives. Now my face even swells at times. I am taking benadryl and that helps. I have never had allergies before and this really scared me. We don't have insurance at the time and I have been scared to go to the hospital due to the cost. Today we pulled up the carpets in case the front line is on them. We are hoping if we clean everything and never use frontline plus again I will stop getting hives and swelling.
I was hopine that people familiar with allergies could help me.

Thanks so much for any help. And if you think it is from the Frontline Plus. This was the first time I have ever used it. I am 37.
Thanks, Lori

elmhar · 05-22-2006, 09:33 AM

Lori,

You may benefit from comparing the ingredient list in FP to that in other flea-repellants. Sometimes there is overlap of active and inactive ingredients, and it can be hard to sort out exactly what is causing the problem.

A veterinarian and/or an allergist may be able to shed some light on what the most probable allergy-inducing ingredients in the FP were.

Perhaps you used something in the past for your pet that did not cause you these problems?

Best wishes.

hankshobby · 05-22-2006, 11:32 AM

Thank you so much for your response. I am going to see a doctor tomorrow. I really got scared when my eyes swelled shut and lips. I hope they can tell me what is going on.

Thanks again, Lori

sneezydiva · 05-22-2006, 01:48 PM

YES!! I'm also allergic to Frontline! I discovered it because my inlaws used it on their cat. It was just like that Brady Bunch episode where Jan thinks she is allergic to the dog, but it was the flea powder. Everytime I picked up their cat, I'd get hives. But I had nver been allergic to cats EVER. I was so scared my allergies were worsening, and was becoming allergic to cats. Then I went to my parents house, and picked up and hugged the cats, and I was fine. And that is when we realized it was the Frontline.

I'm sure simply washing the carpets will help. I'm fine in my inlaws house, and I can still pet the cat as long as I wash my hand immediately afterwards.

hankshobby · 05-22-2006, 02:45 PM

Thank you so much for your response. That really makes me feel better. I love my animals and can't wait to hug them again. I wonder how long it will take to get rid of it. I have bathed them about 3 times. But I am still having problems.

Thanks again, Lori