Question 1

will allergy medicine help with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Allergy medications such as Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec work by blocking antihistamine which is not part of the cold/respiratory infection process so not much help.  Older antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help some with irritant cough and sleep from drowsy side effect.  Decongestants such as Sudafed may help relieve some of the nasal congestion but avoid in children

Question 2

which drug is a good allergy medication?

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Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 3

anyone know what is a stronger allergy medicine?

Accepted Answer

Allergy medicine: The basics are that Claritin (loratadine) is the weakest binding oral no sedating antihistamine with Allegra stronger and zyrtec binding the strongest. You need to be more specific with your question.

Question 4

please describe a good allergy medicine to use for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Many to choose from: The most effective treatment for nasal allergies is the topical nasal steroid sprays (qnasl, flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc)--they are available by prescription.  For over the counter allergy medications, new generation antihistamines such as claritin, zyrtec, and Allegra are helpful.  These also come with the decongestant that is sudafed.   The best long term treatment for allergies is allergy shots!

Question 5

can you please tell me which is the top cold/allergy medicine for a child?

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AURI RX: We do not give  oral rx to a child below 3 years old. You just put saline solution in the nostrils and suction it with bulb syringe.

Question 6

what would be a highly effective long term allergy medicine to use if i am allergic to my dog?

Accepted Answer

Dog allergy: The treatment of pet dander allergy includes: 1. Avoidance--keep dog out of bedroom and preferably out of house; wash dog at least weekly, use hepa air cleaners in house. 
2. Medication: daily use of an antihistamine (zyrtec, claritin, allegra, clarinex, xyzal) may decrease some symptoms.  Topical nasal steroids are most effective (qnasl, flonase, etc).
3. Allergy injections: best longterm option.

Question 7

i love cats and really want to adopt one but i'm allergic. is there a good allergy medicine i can take so i can get one?

Accepted Answer

Allergy shots: Allergy medications will not take you a long way if you want to live with a cat. I suggest you see an allergist, get tested then get allergy shots for cats before you get one.

Question 8

hi i have itching my body a lot i do take allergy medicine to ?

Accepted Answer

Allergic Reaction?: You may have a dry skin condition and/or an allergic reaction. Products without fragrance are best and avoid irritating substances on the skin. An over the counter antihistamine may be used for 48 hours. If there is no relief or persistent symptoms please see your Physician.

Question 9

does anybody know of an allergy medicine to give a 11 month old?

Accepted Answer

Please DON'T: Give an 11 month old this type of medication (unless specifically directed by a pediatrician_.

Question 10

are there any long term effects from taking otc allergy medicine on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact, if you have year-round allergies, regular use of otc allergy medicines (zyrtec, claritin, (loratadine) and Allegra are all non-sedating, once-daily medations) could significantly improve your quality of life!  watch out for you system becoming used to the effect of a medicine -- you may need to alternate, say, zyrtec and Allegra every 2 months to preserve the allergy-symptom-relieving effects.

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What would be a highly effective long term allergy medicine to use if i am allergic to my dog?

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I love cats and really want to adopt one but i'm allergic. is there a good allergy medicine i can take so i can get one?

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Hi i have itching my body a lot i do take allergy medicine to ?

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Are there any long term effects from taking otc allergy medicine on a regular basis?

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