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How soon before the allergy season starts should i start taking allergy pills to make it work and should i take it everyday?(it doesnt work for me at all and heard if you start taking earlier would make a difference)?

Q: how soon before the allergy season starts should i start taking allergy pills to make it work and should i take it everyday?(it doesnt work for me at all and heard if you start taking earlier would make a difference)?

: It is not true. We do not recommend taking anti-histamine medication(s) for preventing the allergy. We only recommend avoidance and/or desensitization.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is not true. We do not recommend taking anti-histamine medication(s) for preventing the allergy. We only recommend avoidance and/or desensitization.

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Answered 3/11/2022

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A member asked:

How soon before the allergy season starts should i start taking allergy pills to make it work and should i take it everyday?(it doesnt work for me at all and heard if you start taking earlier would make a difference)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Fields agreed

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