Question 1

what a good cold, flu or allergy medication out there?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: There is no magic pill out there and it all depends on what symptoms your are trying to treat. A decongestant for a cold or flu is available is many different combinations over the counter under different brand names. Look at the ingredients, Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant avilable in combination with other medications. For allergies, a non drowsy long acting antihistamine is allegra (fexofenadine).

Question 2

can you give a baby under 1-year-old allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I occasionally use Benedryl in a infant if they get hives with a food reaction. Beyond that, antihistamines have little use in early childhood. Small nasal passages, environmental irritants (fumes, dust, smoke, etc.) and mild infections cause most of the congestion in infants. Antihistamines provide no benefit to these kids.

Question 3

can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Cold & allergy: You need to read the contents of the cold medicines. Soem already  have  allergy medicines inside of them as well. You shouls take your medicines you usully use for cold and the allergy medicine to your  docotor and have him/her tell you how to use them if at all, in combination.

Question 4

i'm worried because my boyfriend got high by taking a lot of his allergy medication, what are the risks, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Not Safe: Overdosing on sedative antihistamines to get high is definitely concerning and should be addressed. Taking too many of these pills can alter your cognitive and motor function and can be similar to driving drunk if he gets behind the wheel of a car.

Question 5

i took a reactive allergy medication that expired in june 2014 and has been stored in my medication cabinet. is it anything bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Drug manufacturers are required to put an expiration date on their products that gives a window of time when the drug formulation will be adequately potent. There is not likely to be anything dangerous in the expired medication, but it likely will not be as potent as unexpired medication and may not be effective. That being said it is a good idea to follow the dates and dispose of old medications.

Question 6

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

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 7

which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can be sedating, or paradoxically might cause hyperactivity.  Claritin is a nice alternative, working for 24 hours and usually not sedating.

Question 8

what is a effective no drowsy over-the-counter allergy  medication?

Accepted Answer

Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) : Allergy medicines are usully antihistamines
first generation antihistamines like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) often make people sleepy.  Second generation drugs like Allegra and Claritin much less  commonly cause drowsiness.

Question 9

which allergy medication do you recomend?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For mild or intermittent environmental allergies, an antihistamine is typically sufficient.  This includes claritin, zyrtec, and allegra.  For more significant or persistent hayfever, a prescription nasal spray is more effective.  These include flonase, qnasl, nasonex, (mometasone) etc.  The best approach is to see an allergist to help in identifying allergen, employing avoidance measures first.

Question 10

is it okay to take allergy medication everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes: except for medications containing a decongestant (-D) which may raise your blood pressure and risk for stroke.

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