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

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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.

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Answered 8/14/2017

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