Treatment Of Soy Allergy

The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid soy and soy protein.

Medications such as antihistamines, may reduce the signs and symptoms of soy allergy. These drugs can be taken after exposure to soy to control your reaction and help relieve discomfort. Some antihistamines over-the-counter include: diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, others), cetirizine (Zyrtec, others) and loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others).

Despite their efforts, you can always come into contact with soy. If you have a severe allergic reaction, you may need an emergency injection of adrenaline and a trip to the emergency room. If you are at risk for a severe reaction, you may need to carry injectable epinephrine (EpiPen or EpiPen Jr as) with you at all times. Ask your doctor, so you're sure you know how and when to use epinephrine devices.