I was taking singular for allergies and can no longer afford it because of no insurance. Is there a comparable drug over the counter? Right now I am taking equate 24 hr allergy certirizine hydrochloride 10/mg antihistanmine but it makes me very sleepy.
Q: Is there a comparable drug to singular?
Answers (4)
10/ 1/08 3:21am
Joyce,
Another over the counter antihistamine is Claritin/Loratidine, which is not supposed to make you sleepy. However, Zyrtec does not commonly cause drowsiness either, so the fact that you are experiencing that side effect may mean you are more susceptible. Still, the Claritin is probably worth a try. You might also try an antihistamine nasal spray and/or a nasal saline rinse, like the Netti Pot.
To your health,
Kathi
3/27/09 9:59am
No, there is no other drug that works like singular. It has a chemical all on it's own and nothing compares to it. I have the same problem and I can see the difference in my breathing since I'm not taking it. Good Luck on finding something.
4/13/10 9:46pm
11/13/11 12:10pm
I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and trying to retire so my budget is restricted. What a surprise when I ran out of the free samples the Dr gave me and I had to pay $92 for 30 of them. I cannot afford that and yet Singular is very effective for me. Damn it all anyway.
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Singular is a wonder drug for me. I can breathe and live normally when I take it. However, my insurance only covers a small portion so I cannot afford the luxury of breathing and living a normal life in the San Joaquin Valley. Why do the drug companies charge so much! It is truely a shame on them.