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Antihistamines

Which antihistamine is best for you?

October 03, 2008
About.com's allergy expert Dr. Daniel More offers tips on how to find the best antihistamine for your allergy symptoms. In addition to explaining how antihistamines work, he offers his opinion on several prescription brands such as Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin, and Clarinex. Dr. More also suggests allergy meds that may work best for children or pregnant women. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...how much error should you risk taking? All About AntihistaminesAntihistamines are the most... Read more »

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7/23/07 #5 - Hypothyroidism, antihistamine, and Migraines?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...not have anything to do with the antihistamine. If antihistamines help a headache pattern, it... Read more »

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Getting a Handle on Your Child's Fall Nasal Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...medication, in the form of an antihistamine. Early antihistamines were effective, but made you... Read more »

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Zyrtec goes OTC this month: Good News or Bad?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...increases.3) Zyrtec is less sedating than many other OTC antihistamines and is available in a... Read more »

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Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...pharmacies as a result of the increasing brands of antihistamines, nasal sprays and... Read more »

Health Guide

Phenindamine overdose
Antihistamine; Amilon; Fenaclor; Nolamine; Norphenamine; Prophamine Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
......symptoms unrelated to rhinitis, including hives and some rashesNasal congestion, for some of the newer antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and desloratadine (Clarinex)If possible,... Read more »
Seven Tips For Preparing For Spring Allergy Season
...underway. In the Midwest this is usually by March (earlier if warm weather begins in February). Non-drowsy antihistamines are preferred. Prescription nasal sprays (nasal steroids) have become key... Read more »
Cyproheptadine overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of cyproheptadine, which is an antihistamine. Poisonous Ingredient Cyproheptadine Where Found Periactin ... Read more »
Methapyrilene hydrochloride overdose
Methapyrilene hydrochloride is an uncommon antihistamine found in cold or flu medicines. Poisonous Ingredient Methapyrilene hydrochloride Where Found ... Read more »

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Medications

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Desloratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms and allergic... Read more »

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...antispasmodics/anticholinergics (e.g., atropine, clidinium, propantheline) ... Read more »

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...cough-and-cold products) because they may contain additional antihistamines that could increase... Read more »

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...cough-and-cold products) because they may contain additional antihistamines that could increase... Read more »

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...cough-and-cold products) because they may contain additional antihistamines that could increase... Read more »

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