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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Claritin Effects On Prostate

Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Antihistamines

Antihistamines


Histamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Anti histamines can help relieve:

  • Itching, sneezing, and nasal discharge
  • Other allergy symptoms unrelated to rhinitis, including hives and some rashes
  • Nasal congestion, for some of the newer antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and desloratadine (Clarinex)

If possible, patients should take antihistamines before an anticipated allergy attack.

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Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...include:Antihistamines. The newer non-sedating antihistamines -- such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), or desloratadine (Clarinex) -- cause less drowsiness... Read more »
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...improved pregnancy rates. Similar antihistamines in the U.S. are fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine (Zyrtec).Varicocele RepairRepair of a varicocele (varicocelectomy) in... Read more »
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