What prescription allergy medicine should I try now?
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You are going to have to do strong research with the help of Medical specialist.  Continue to try many specialists so they each can do the work.
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I had that problem. The dr put me on allergy meds nasal spray and stayed away allegy causing things as much as possible.
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Yes I have seasonal allergies. My throat gets swollen, i recommend taking benedryl or claritin. a doctor will just make you pay more for a drug that works just as good.
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The most appropriate medication depends on the type and severity of symptoms. Specific illnesses that are caused by allergies (such as asthma and eczema) may require other treatments.\n\nOptions include the following:\n\n1.  Short-acting antihistamines, which are generally over-the-counter (non-prescription), often relieve mild to moderate symptoms, but can cause drowsiness. A pediatrician should be consulted before using these medicines in children, as they may affect learning. One formerly prescription medication, loratadine (Claritin®), is now available over the counter in many countries. It does not tend to cause drowsiness or affect learning in children. Azelastin hydrocholoride (Astelin®) is the only anitihistamine available as a nasal spray. \n2.  Longer-acting antihistamines cause less drowsiness, can be equally effective, and usually do not interfere with learning. These medications include fexofenadine (Allegra), and cetirizine (Zyrtec). \n3.  Corticosteroid nasal sprays are effective and somewhat safe, and may be effective without oral antihistamines. These medications include fluticasone (Flonase/Flixonase), budesonide (Rhinocort), mometasone (Nasonex), triamcinolone (Nasacort) and beclomethasone (Beconase®). \n4.  Topical decongestants may also be helpful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion, but should not be used for long periods as stopping them after protracted use can lead to a rebound nasal congestion (Rhinitis medicamentosa). \n5.  Cromolyn sodium (or cromoglycate) is available as a nasal spray (Nasalcrom) for treating hay fever. Eye drop versions of cromolyn sodium are available for allergic conjunctivitis. \n6.  "Allergy shots" (Hyposensibilization, immunotherapy) are occasionally recommended if the allergen cannot be avoided and if symptoms are hard to control. This includes regular injections of the allergen, given in increasing doses (each dose is slightly larger than the previous dose) that may help the body adjust to the antigen.
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YOu must follow this up with Benadryl or diphenhydramine, so that the problem goes away.  The epi-pen will only take care of the breathing problems associated with the allergic reaction.  The allergen is still a problem, so use the Benadryl to alleviate this.\n\nAlso, see a Dr. after a reaction this bad.
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There are other medications  for your condition.Protonix,prevacid,nexium.You may need to ask the doc to change prescriptions
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Get a 2nd opinion. Allegra D was the ONLY stuff that would help me. I have also been taking at least 1000 mg of B-12 to up my immune system and that has really helped.\nYour allergies are a natural reaction to a downed immune system. Allegra D can semi mask that but the side effects are a sore back and possible frequent trips to the bathroom\nYou sound like you are seasonal so at least a month before that season hits start taking AD again and you should be good to go. Allergies can be very very tough.
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Absolutely, your beating heart requires a visit in person to specialists. Don't consider this internet advice. This is only a sharing of my experiences. You've the right to request referrals and confer with more than one specialist. I had a General Practioner with an ego that. Well. Maybe you've encountered one of those already.\n\nI've discovered over the years, that allergies have the possibility of change. If only to rule out an allergy is not a side effect or allergic reaction to the medications one has? It's been worth getting tested again.\n\nAs far as pills go, I'm allergic to corn-based, egg-based  meds, codeine based, and some penicillin. I have outdoor and food allergies a page long in small font. An allergist MAY recommend weekly allergy shots. A tiny amount of what you are allergic to is inserted just under the skin via a needle. The idea is to build up resistance and immunity. Don't compare it to flu shots. Feels like a mosquito bite. If you have had the skin test for allergies already, then it is comparably the same technique.\n\nThe allergists have regularly reminded me of the value of changing the environment as best one can. Many people spend at least 8-10 hrs at home in a day to sleep. \n\nSome of this is Dr recommended, some is what I found from experience:\n\nAll the allergists I've seen have told me these things in common:\n\n1. Removing all carpet and old furniture in your home. Cover in plastic what you can't get rid of. \n2. Wash floors 1-2 a week. \n3. Cover your mattress in plastic. \n4. Wash your bed sheets more often, in hot water.\n5. Use a good quality air filter that will clean the air of pollens, dust etc. Change filters regularly. Especially in your sleeping area. Ensure it is big enough to cover the square footage of the room(s).\n6. Clear sleeping area as much as possible.\n\nI've found:\n1. I don't keep my clothes I've worn in the sleeping area. I've spent a day gathering allergens on my clothing.\n2. Before going to bed. I shower, or at least wash my hair during the worst of the allergy season. The pollens are in the hair, and will transfer to the pillow.\n3. If you drive, clean windows and dashboard 1-2 a week. I use Windex for that, as well as for windows in the home. Remember the vent openings. Clean as far as you can reach.  Get rid of the paper towels you used. Wash the floors. Hot water, a touch of bleach and mr clean are what I've used. Then when the wet floor gadgets that use disposable wet sheets on them came out, I started using those to wipe down floors.\n4. Cleared as much dust collecting trinkets out of my  living space as possible. Wiped down what I can't on a regular basis.\n5. My cloth curtains are washed seasonally. Use hot water if there's no rubber lining. Use cold water if there's a rubber lining. Put a small amount of bleach in the washer. My metal window blinds, I wash down regularly with mild dish soap and water.\n6. Showers are also dual purpose. I find the water moisture helps ease discomfort. Same applies by using a wet cold cloth over the face. Or a cold air humidifier.\n7. Multi-vitamins appear to be a booster to alleviating my symptoms. Some theorize it is Vitamins B-complex and C that help the most. My Dr's have said it's no harm (to me) to take them. I use a well-known respected brand name without additives.\n8. I don't experiment with herbal remedies. Unless you have thoroughly researched botany, that item can be directly or indirectly RELATED to what you're allergic to. I was  surprised... what is related to what. Botany is very complex. They may also interfere with any prescribed medications one is taking. Messing with heart medications may not be a good thing to risk. \n\nI strongly follow with what the specialists say. They've spent 10 years to get a Drs degree, and five more years of specialty studies. Here, there are currently no standards on the strength of an herba
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Try altering your diet to see what foods are triggering your allergies.  many doctors cannot tell you any more than yours already have.  Try beeswax therapy.
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The best medication is usually and antihistamine.  Loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) is the only non-drowsy OTC antihsitamine.  Prescription antihistamines include Allegra (available as a generic) and Zyrtec.\nYou can also treat individual symptoms.  If your symptoms are primarily watery, itchy eyes, you can use an ocular antihistamine like Patanol.  If your primary symptom is nasal congestion, you can use a nasal corticosteroid like Flonase or Nasonex.
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Try a allergy pill, an over the counter one that is excellent is DRIXORAL.  This time of year is really bad on allergy sufferers.
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Try any of the creams available over the counter at the Pharmacy. Example Vagasil.
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prednol cortisone cream is what i'd use if i started getting itchy..but being cortisone, there is only so much you can use of it so often.  you should seek an allergy specialist that you can afford, do some research online on health sites and archives-most importantly, join an allergy yahoogroup to reach a wider audience of people suffering from allergies who'd be experienced enough to guide you in different ways.  make sure you drink lots of water, do some relaxation techniques if possible-find out about EFT-and know that you're not alone.  I've been on zyrtec for almost four years and I'm having trouble getting off it too-although mine come in the form of headaches and constant sleep need along with hives.  GOOD LUCK!!!  ps It's also DEFINETLY worthwhile for you to keep a food and activity diary to try and pinpoint any new allergens that may have come up in your life.
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Everyone is different. It depends on what you are allergic too and what your body does when it is hit with allergens. First you get a skin test and see what you are allergic too. It may be something you can avoid and you just stay away from whatever that is. Otherwise you may need antihistimes, or allergy shots. You may also have to wash your bedding more often in very hot water and get rid of carpeting.
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He needs another drug Clartin and cleranex make me dissy.  I would ask the doctor about lodrane or lohist in is an old Rx both it works great for me and I have bad allergies.
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Count me in. \n\nI took allergy shots for three years and it helped a lot. Now I have mild cases in Spring and very rare cases in the rest of the year. \n\nWhy don't you go to the Immunology Dept. of an University Hospital; they may help with new treatments- at least to minimize the problem.
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Try some of the prescription antihistamines - Zyrtec is usually very good. You might need to combine it with an H2 antihistamine: Pepcid, Tagamet, or Zantac; Zantac has been shown in clinical trials to work best with Zyrtec. Also, many people find adding a leukotriene blocker such as Singulair, Accolate, and Zyflo very helpful. And sometimes higher doses of antihistamines are needed - talk to your doctor, don't mess with dosing on your own. \n\nDepending on what type of allergic reactions you are having, some other possible choices (most are prescription):\n\n- Nasalcrom (sinus involvement)\n- Gastrocrom (GI involvement, flushing)\n- Intal (airway involvement)\n- Nasonex (sinus)\n- Primatene Mist (contains epinephrine, good for anaphylactic symptoms, but use only under doctor's supervision)\n- Albuterol (asthma and asthma-like symptoms)\n- Cyclosporine (autoimmune chronic urticaria)\n- ephedrine sulfate (good for anaphylactic symptoms, only under doctor's supervision)\n- Doxepin (a tri-cyclic antidepressant with strong antihistamine qualities, great for hives)\n- Ketotifen (not available in US, but an excellent antihistamine with mast cell stabilizing properties, can be imported into US with prescription)