Question 1

what are the best seasonal allergy medications?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: There is no shortage of medications available for treating seasonal allergies. Over the counter antihistamines such as zyrtec and Allegra are good, as well as prescription nasal sprays (stay away from over the counter nasal sprays). Singulair (montelukast) is another option for treating seasonal allergies.

Question 2

what is the best allergy medication for seasonal allergies like pollen, dust, ragweed, hay fever, dogs, cats, hamsters etc?

Accepted Answer

Various meds: There are various medications for rlief of allergy symptoms. These medications include antihistamines both over the counter and prescription, prescription nasal sprays and in some instances allergy injections.

Question 3

what seasonal allergy medications are safe to take with levothyroxine, jolessa, escitalopram, a multivitamin and a probiotic blend?

Accepted Answer

Otc : You can use some of the over the counters like Zyrtec (cetirizine). Just be sue you do not get to sleepy

Question 4

i have asthma and seasonal allergy's. currently i use chlorpheniramine tabs 4mg. available in my otc produces bcns formulary book) also available is diphenhydramine 25mg. what is the difference beside mg amount?

Accepted Answer

: They are both members of the sedating antihistamine family. The diphenhydramine has just been available over the counter for much longer. Individual response to any of these drugs can vary.

Question 5

i have seasonal allergy and taking allegra (fexofenadine) d 24 hour. my blood pressure is gone up. can the drug be the cause? will my bp go down when i stop?

Accepted Answer

The D in your meds: Is sudafed which is a stimulant, thus it can raise the blood pressure. Once u stop taking the meds, the BP should normalize. Consider switching to plain Allegra , Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec which have minimal effect on bp. Take care!

Question 6

typical seasonal allergy meds make my anxiety worse (clarita , zyrtec, (cetirizine)etc). what otc nosespray is good against sneezing/stuffy nose for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Nasal steroid: Consider a nasal steroid which is available OTC but may take several days to provide optimal benefits.

Question 7

a good over-the-counter medication for allergies.

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Usually you will need an antihistamine with a decongestant but many people need a rx nasal spray to control the nasal symptoms.

Question 8

can i take over-the-counter medication for allergy while pregnant? if so, what is safe?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Most otc antihistamines are considered category b for pregnancy.  There is also a category b rx nasal steroid as well.

Question 9

allergic to cat: can i take an over-the-counter allergy medication every day? i have a cat and am allergic. is it safe to take over-the-counter medication every day or should i see an allergist who can help me find a treatment that works for me?

Accepted Answer

The : The best treatment would be removal of the pet. As that is not a likely option would definitely see an allergist who could discuss with you the best way to treat your symptoms and decrease exposure to the allergen.

Question 10

which is the best allergy medication that is over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: Current over the counter allergy medications that work well for most people with mild allergies are Claritin (loratadine), zyrtec (cetirizine) and Allegra (fexofenadine).  One may work better than the other for a particular person, so it is not unreasonable to try more than one.  Older antihistamines (benadryl) work, but are associated with more side effects, especially drowsiness.

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What are the best seasonal allergy medications?

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What is the best allergy medication for seasonal allergies like pollen, dust, ragweed, hay fever, dogs, cats, hamsters etc?

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What seasonal allergy medications are safe to take with levothyroxine, jolessa, escitalopram, a multivitamin and a probiotic blend?

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I have asthma and seasonal allergy's. currently i use chlorpheniramine tabs 4mg. available in my otc produces bcns formulary book) also available is diphenhydramine 25mg. what is the difference beside mg amount?

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I have seasonal allergy and taking allegra (fexofenadine) d 24 hour. my blood pressure is gone up. can the drug be the cause? will my bp go down when i stop?

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Typical seasonal allergy meds make my anxiety worse (clarita , zyrtec, (cetirizine)etc). what otc nosespray is good against sneezing/stuffy nose for allergies?

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A good over-the-counter medication for allergies.

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Can i take over-the-counter medication for allergy while pregnant? if so, what is safe?

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Allergic to cat: can i take an over-the-counter allergy medication every day? i have a cat and am allergic. is it safe to take over-the-counter medication every day or should i see an allergist who can help me find a treatment that works for me?

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Which is the best allergy medication that is over the counter?

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