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I have bad allergies and i work summer camp. is there any otc allergy med i can take that will decongest me but won't make me feel too drowsy?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sure: The most cost effective is the genetic loratidine, $4 for 30 pills a month at wal mart , target and several other pharmacies that price match. Allegra (fexofenadine) is another good one that does not cause drowsiness

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Answered 6/24/2014

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