Tom Barrack, US Ambassador to Turkey and former advisor to President Donald Trump, announced on Friday that he would be filling the role of U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, highlighting recent sanctions relief.In a post on X, Barrack said he will be assuming the role to support Secretary of State Marco Rubio "in the realization of the Presidents vision" for the country."President Trump has outlined his clear vision of a prosperous Middle East and a stable Syria at peace with itself and its neighbors," Barrack wrote in the post.TRUMP ASKS SYRIA TO JOIN ABRAHAM ACCORDS, NORMALIZE TIES WITH ISRAEL IN RETURN FOR SANCTIONS RELIEFOn May 13, the president committed to lifting the United States sanctions against Syria to allow the new government to stabilize the country.U.S. sanctions were first administered on Damascus in 1979, when it was designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.Barrack said the cessation of sanctions against Syria will "preserve the integrity of our primary objective the enduring defeat of ISIS," and give the people of Syria a chance to recover after the Bashar al-Assad regime was ousted by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham last year.BIDEN ADMIN LIFTS $10M BOUNTY ON THE HEAD OF LEADER OF ISLAMIST GROUP NOW IN CHARGE IN SYRIAHay'at Tahrir al-Sham, a U.S. and U.N.-designated terrorist organization, separated from al Qaeda in 2016.Nearly 1,500 U.S. troops are stationed in Syria to fight ISIS, and about 10,000 ISIS fighters are being held by the Syrian Democratic Forces, a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia, Fox News Digital previously reported.US DIPLOMATS IN DAMASCUS FOR FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 10 YEARS FOLLOWING FALL OF ASSAD REGIME"In this way, we, together with regional partners including Trkiye and the Gulf, are enabling the Syrian government torestore peace, security, and the hope of prosperity," Barrack wrote. "In the words of the President, we will work together, and we will succeed together."Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips and Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.

Two common allergy medications could cause a severe reaction in some people who stop using it.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert related to cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal), warning that patients who stop taking it after long-term use may experience "rare but severe itching," a condition called pruritus.The itching was reported by people who used the medicines every day for months or years, and then stopped using them.TOP 10 'ALLERGY CAPITALS' OF THE US, PLUS 4 TIPS TO MANAGE SYMPTOMSIn total, 209 cases were reported worldwide (197 in the U.S.) between April 25, 2017, and July 6, 2023."This number includes only reports submitted to FDA, so there may be additional cases of which we are unaware," the agency stated in the release."Reported cases were rare but sometimes serious, with patients experiencing widespread, severe itching that required medical intervention."Many reports described a "significant and persistent impact on quality of life and ability to function," the FDA noted.HONEY AND ALLERGY RELIEF: DO THESE TWO REALLY GO TOGETHER?In most cases (90%), restarting the medicine resolved the severe itching. Some (38%) had success with gradually tapering off after restarting.The drugs are available in both prescription and over-the-counter versions.The FDA said it will update the medications prescribing information to include a warning of the itching risk, and will also ask the manufacturers to add the information to the drug facts label for over-the-counter versions.Cetirizine and levocetirizine are antihistamines that are approved to treat seasonal allergies in adults and children 2 and up, according to the FDA.The drugs are also approved as a treatment for year-round allergies and chronic hives in patients 6 months and older.People who experience severe itching after the cessation of these medications should contact a healthcare professional, the FDA advised.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Individuals planning on long-term use of cetirizine or levocetirizine, especially for more than a few months, should discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare professional, who can provide advice based on your personal needs," the agency stated.Other common side effects of cetirizine and levocetirizine include fatigue, drowsiness, cough, dry mouth, fever, sore throat, nosebleed, diarrhea and vomiting, per the FDA.Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, noted that these medications are "very effective" at alleviating allergy symptoms."The FDA is noting that in extremely rare circumstances after long-term use, stopping them can lead to severe itching, which is alleviated after restarting them," he reiterated to Fox News Digital."I suspect this might be due to accelerated histamine release once the blocker is stopped."A spokesperson from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association provided the below statement to Fox News Digital."Consumer safety is the top priority for CHPA and our manufacturer members. The OTC industry supports FDAs ongoing commitment to notifying the public about safety signals, even when extremely rare, as in this case."RARE MINT ALLERGY LEAVES WOMAN WISHING SHE WAS 'ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS' INSTEAD"CHPA members will continue to comply with FDA guidelines, including any needed updates to Drug Facts labels, while also evaluating and monitoring the latest science and product profiles. Consumers who use these medicines daily for an extended period (months-years) should not stop taking their medication abruptly without first consulting with their healthcare provider."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthOpella, the manufacturer of Xyzal, shared the below statement with Fox News Digital."Xyzal has a strong track record of safety and efficacy backed by scientific research and user satisfaction. This is a rare reaction, and Opella stands by the safety of Xyzal when used as directed."

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