What allergy medicine works best for you?
With the allergy season in full swing, I thought I’d get some suggestions flowing for allergy medications. Please tell us what you have tried, what you currently use (if any), what’s worked and what hasn’t worked, and the good and bad things about each one.. If possible, give both a brand name and a chemical/generic name.
Claritin/Loratadine – doesn’t work at all for me, but it’s supposed to be non-drowsy. It’s dirt cheap, however – if it works for you you can get a 28-day supply at a dollar store for and it’s the exact same thing – even the same manufacturer.
Airborne Seasonal Relief – tastes NASTY! Not good if you’re on the go, as it takes a while for it to dissolve. It worked a little bit when the allergens weren’t too bad, for example in early spring.
Chlortrimetron/Chlorpheniramine Maleate – this is my #1 choice, and what I currently use! The package says it may cause drowsiness, but I haven’t noticed that. It works fast too.
Nki – You really should give chlorpheniramine maleat a try, it worked wonders for me! It’s over the counter, it’s a little yellow pill. The Wal-Mart brand is called Chlortabs, and it’s about for 100 tablets. I didn’t discover this until I started working at a vet clinic – it’s safe for dogs too! If you have trouble finding it, ask a pharmacist to help you. It comes in a bottle like Tylenol intead of in the foil blister packs like a lot of other allergy medication. It lasts 4-6 hours, but there is also an 8 mg extended-release that works for up to 12 hours, but I’ve only seen it in the name brand or in gigantic bottles the vet orders from the medical supply catalog. Good luck, I hope it works for you!
Also, I’ve heard a lot of good about Elderberry concentrate for allergies…anyone ever tried it, did it work?
