Ever since moving to Florida 5 years ago, my allergies have gotten worse than ever, but lately, they've been almost unbearable. Store-brand Claritin takes forever to kick in. Is there another pill or a nasal spray that gives more instant relief, and is safe to take a few times a week?

I use benadryl. it works relatively quick and it lasts about 12 hours. It's over the counter and you don't need a prescription. also, if you prefer the general brand of benadryl, which is just labeled as allergy medication it works just as well and is cheaper. I take benadryl in the morning and within ten minutes I am good for the whole day.

Sinus allergies – its a real drag! it takes the medicines a while to take affect – at least it did for me. I take the generic – Loratadine – daily. I also have a prescribed nasal spray called Fluticasone Proprionate also once a day – 2 sprays per nostril. Both took about a wk to kick in. I use both daily & I breathe better. my doctor told me that my problem is connected to air pollution and my sensitive system. No hope but to move to an island.

ZYRTEC.
its otc, and it works better than any antihistamine.

I give my son mangosteen juice, it seems to work fairly quick. and being a fruit juice there are no side effects.

I have been taking loratadine 10 mg and Tylenol severe sinus congestion with no relief. I am still going with the idea that it's an allergy rather than a cold because my mucus is clear and I'm sneezing a lot. I have a trip in two weeks and want this gone!!

I would try suddafed. it works great for my allergies you can get it at your local drugstore. I hope u feel better!~

Benadryl Allergy. it kicks so much butt but make sure you drink lots of water because those pills will suck all fluids from your body.

The best solution to your allergy symptoms is to take a nice long hot steam bath. Run hot water and soak up all the steam. This will really help unclog your ears and nose and alleviate allergy symptoms. afterwards chew on some cloves (the ones used in apple pie) to really kill the reast of the bacteria. TRUST ME, you'll feel better instantaneously!!
Good luck!

over the counter meds have so many bad side effects. The only way to get rid of allergies is through proper nutrition. Shaklee makes a lot of great natural products. Visit shaklee.com. Nutrifuron, vit.C, and alfalfa will help. I used to have allergies, asthma, and get bronchitis every year. This stuff really works, it sounds like an add but it is a God send. Check it out, you have nothing to lose. At least do the research.

try getting rid of the allergen.

if that doesnt work, go to your GP… they can write you a script for one of the common allergy meds.. sounds like you need a decongestant version…. so AllegraD or ZertecD would be best for you.

otherwise, there is an over the counter ClaritinD

An allergy is an abnormal reaction to ordinarily harmless substance or substances. These sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin. when an allergen is absorbed into the body it triggers white blood cells to produce IgE antibodies.
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