If you haven't gotten the relief you want from your current allergy medicine, there's a new drug on the market that might be worth talking with your doctor about.
It's called Xyzal® (generic name: levocetirizine dihydrochloride) and it's an antihistamine already used in more than 80 countries worldwide to treat both indoor and outdoor allergies, as well as a skin condition called idiopathic urticaria.
The medication is being marketed in the US by drugmakers UCB and sanofi-aventis. Studies...
Allergy medicines fall into a couple of groups: first-generation antihistamines, which are mostly available over the counter and include... Read more »
There are tons of allergy medicines available, both over the counter and by prescription. So, how can you know which one is best? The... Read more »
There are currently only a handful of what are considered second-generation antihistamines. These are drugs that can prevent allergy... Read more »
Zyrtec, a brand of cetirizine will soon be available without prescription. The good news: 1) No doctor visit required to purchase this... Read more »
Read Kathi's Post on Choosing the Right Allergy Drugs For You As I'm sure you know, drug prices have risen dramatically in the past... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Indoor allergies; Pet allergies; Dust allergies; Mold allergies; Animal dander allergy Symptoms Coughing Difficulty breathing ... Read more »
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Allergy-related symptoms can occur after you are around mold, certain animals or animal hair, dust, and other substances. These substances are... Read more »
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An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as... Read more »
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