A member asked:

Dry cough for 6 weeks. not constant, but now and then. history of allergies, but allergy meds not relieving cough. chest x-ray normal. taking meds (allegra, zyrtec, and zantac) for allergies (including hives). meds control the allergies and hives, but not

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nasal Steroid: Speak to your PCP about adding a nasal steroid to your regimen such as Flonase or nasonex (mometasone). Sometimes the pills dont control symptoms enough alone.

Answered 2/18/2015

3.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Dry cough for 6 weeks. not constant, but now and then. history of allergies, but allergy meds not relieving cough. chest x-ray normal. taking meds (allegra, zyrtec, and zantac) for allergies (including hives). meds control the allergies and hives, but not

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've tried Zyrtec and allegra (fexofenadine) for my allergies and both of them make me feel real tired and spaced out. How can I treat allergies if I can't take meds?

A member asked:

I take OTC allergy meds everyday. I heard it can be helpful to switch OTC allergy meds every 3-4 months. Is this true? Zyrtec, Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra?

A member asked:

My allergies are unbearable today.. I take Zyrtec and Flonase daily and they did nothing. I took Allegra too with no relief, can I also take Claritin (loratadine)?

A member asked:

My doctor told me not to take my Allegra (fexofenadine) and Zyrtec 5 days before my skin allergy test but my symptoms are really severe. should I just take my meds?

A member asked:

Are there any new, more effective allergy meds than zyrtec, claratin, allegra (fexofenadine)...etc.?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Zyrtec doesnt work for me anymore for seasonal allergies, can i switch to Allegra? But will it also help with chronic hives like Zyrtec?

Can taking allegra, zyrtec, and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time cause you to have worse allergies and also get hives?

Allergy Dr ordered allergy bloodtests, I take Zyrtec, Allegra, (fexofenadine) singular for chronic urticaria each day. He said these will not affect the tests, true?

Zyrtec, claritin, singular, and allegra don't work on my 7 yr olds allergies at night (nasal drip & cough) only benedryl. Can he take it every night?

I read on the internet that it is often more effective to alternate days taking zyrtec and allegra, (fexofenadine) than just one drug alone. Is that true? -allergies

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?