Who should not use Everyday Rx cold sore, herpes, or allergy medication?

There is no single safety rule that covers every Everyday Rx prescription. A medicine that is appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another. Do not take a medicine that contains an ingredient you are allergic to, and never use someone else's prescription.

Tell your physician about kidney disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, immune system problems, and all medicines or supplements you take. Some herpes antivirals need dose changes or extra monitoring with kidney disease. Pregnancy or breastfeeding does not automatically rule out every treatment, but it requires an individual review.

Certain allergy medicines need caution in people with glaucoma, trouble urinating, heart conditions, or high blood pressure. These concerns depend on the ingredient. Sedating allergy medicines can also be risky when combined with alcohol, sleep aids, or other medicines that cause drowsiness.

A licensed physician in your state decides whether a specific prescription is appropriate. Telehealth is not the right setting for every symptom. Trouble breathing, eye pain, vision changes, or severe illness needs prompt medical evaluation rather than routine online treatment.