![]() ![]() they make mucus very thick and light green and it works only for few days and after this the same problem begins. mostly i use actifed syrup and i feel that when we use these syrups. so as u suggest Benadryl & Zyrtec in these cases. my eyes become red when i feel itch in my eyes and when i rub them and i also feel itch in my nose and when i rub it cause sniffing. I appreciate your work of spreading helpful information about diseases to the common man.Īctually i am also a patient of allergy, most of the time, i have this runny nose, watery eyes, sniffing and itchy skin (most in head). ![]() If you like what you see on the site and want to hear more- add us to your favorites and leave us a comment on what you would like to hear more about! Looking for some natural antihistamine choices? We have an article about that too! Oral antihistamines are also used to treat acid reflux, motion sickness and dizziness…but that is a story for a different time. Helpful Hint: If a person has an allergic rash, using Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Zantac (ranitidine) together can help! It does not come in a generic and in my experience, it has not worked any better than the OTC Claritin generic. Clarinex (desloratadine) –I do not recommend. The following antihistamine is available with a prescription…ĩ. They are available in generics, combo products with pseudophedrine (decongestants) and come in formulations for kids 2 years old to adult. The three above do not usually cause drowsiness. ![]() It often causes drowsiness. – NEW OTC 2017! ![]() Xyzal (levocetirizine) –I recommend to treat patients that have rashes and itchy skin due to allergies. Zyrtec (cetirizine) –I sug gest this if loratadine doesn’t help or causes drowsiness.Ĩ. Claritin and Alavert (loratadine) – This works well for most people as well -and may be less expensive then Allegra.ħ. It is the least likely to cause drowsiness and is taken only once a day.Ħ. Allegra (fexofenadine) – I recommend to treat symptoms of both allergies and colds. Helpful hint: Diphenhydramine (the active ingredient in Benadryl) is used in most OTC sleeping pills and can be used to treat motion sickness.ĥ. It has been estimated that up to 80% of the Benadryl sold is used as a sleeping aid. The above antihistamines work well but can cause a lot of sedation for most people (although some young kids may become hyperactive). Benadryl (diphenhydramine) –I recommend for rashes and to take at bedtime if the patient can’t sleep due to cold/allergy symptoms (it will help symptoms and cause drowsiness). These oral antihistamines can help with cold/allergy symptoms and hives…ġ. The antihistamine neutralizes some or all of the histamines so that our symptoms are lessened.Īntihistamines come in many forms –oral, topical, nasal spray and eye drops. So, we treat them by taking an ANTI histamine. Histamine can also cause hives (itchy, red, raised bumpy rash). Histamines are released when we have a cold or allergies. When you have runny itchy, itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, post-nasal drip (mucus running down the back of your throat) and coughing, what do you take?Īll of those symptoms are caused by histamines. ![]()
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