What is the best allergy medication to get?
My boyfriend seems to have allergies all year long but he hates Benedryll because it makes him feel like he’s high and sleep. Lately he’s been having them really bad because of the warm weather with all the pollen in the air plus our cats are shedding and he’s allergic to cats. We didn’t know he was allergic until we got them and we’re not getting rid of them now. He’s is eventually going to go to a doctor about it but for now what is the best allergy medication? Claritin? Zyrtec? What?
Claritin is weaker than Zyrtec but less likely to cause drowsiness.
Zyrtec is about as strong as Benadryl and less likely to cause drowsiness than Benadryl, but it does make some ppl drowsy.
If Claritin is too weak and Zyrtec makes you drowsy, you will have to reduce your exposure or suffer until you get a prescription. Nasalcrom is OTC and useful for some ppl, but only if its used 4 times daily so this medication does not make sense for ppl who have allergies for many months of the year. It prevents but does not reverse allergy so you have to use it for a few weeks before you feel the difference, unless you start it before the exposure.
In the meantime consider using a Neil-Med sinus rinse, a HEPA vacuum, washing the cats (or cleaning them with Aller-pet) frequently, keeping the cats out of the bedroom. If you keep the windows closed to keep out the pollen (usually a good idea in spring) you will also trap in the cat allergens, so only do that if you also use a good air filter in your bedroom (like the 3m filtrete or honeywell—never use an air filter that makes ozone, please).
sounds like your bf is a perfect candidate for allergy shots. they are scientific and really work.
July 07 2009 01:06 am | Allergy
July 7th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Zyrtecc , forsure .
I have been taking it for over a year.
it works very well.
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July 7th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Claratin:
Not usually repoted harmful.
Works well for itchy eyes and sneezing.
Non-drowsy
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I use it for cats. It has worked very, very well.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Claritin is weaker than Zyrtec but less likely to cause drowsiness.
Zyrtec is about as strong as Benadryl and less likely to cause drowsiness than Benadryl, but it does make some ppl drowsy.
If Claritin is too weak and Zyrtec makes you drowsy, you will have to reduce your exposure or suffer until you get a prescription. Nasalcrom is OTC and useful for some ppl, but only if its used 4 times daily so this medication does not make sense for ppl who have allergies for many months of the year. It prevents but does not reverse allergy so you have to use it for a few weeks before you feel the difference, unless you start it before the exposure.
In the meantime consider using a Neil-Med sinus rinse, a HEPA vacuum, washing the cats (or cleaning them with Aller-pet) frequently, keeping the cats out of the bedroom. If you keep the windows closed to keep out the pollen (usually a good idea in spring) you will also trap in the cat allergens, so only do that if you also use a good air filter in your bedroom (like the 3m filtrete or honeywell—never use an air filter that makes ozone, please).
sounds like your bf is a perfect candidate for allergy shots. they are scientific and really work.
References :
http://www.aaaai.org
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
Hi,
I also have all Year round allergies - and nothing seems to work. I’ve tried every over the counter medication available and the one that seems to help for a small period of time is Aerius. Claritin doesn’t work and neither does the Benedryl.
Allergy shots also don’t work - it depends on the persons immune system. I took them for a Year and didn’t see any results but they say you have to take them for a few Years before it reaches your system and for it to help.. just sending a message to say you’re not the only one suffering. Enjoy
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:27 am
People that take the Claritins and minor Allergy medication have seasonal Allergies - if you have all Year round go to an Allergist so that they can give you a better prescription depending on what you’re allergic to exactly… but again - didn’t work for me maybe it will for you.