About Allergies: Should I Take Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra?

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies My patients frequently ask me which over-the-counter antihistamine they should take -- Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra? You might be thinking, "Wait a second, I didn't know Allegra is available over-the-counter?" As of now, it isn't, but Allegra should be available over-the-counter this spring. But, if you're thinking these antihistamines are all the same -- well, they aren't. Depending on the allergic condition being treated, the age of the person, as well as other underlying issues (such as pregnancy), the best choice of antihistamine might be different. So, instead of thinking that these medicines are all the same, learn more about each one of them and figure out which choice is the best for you. Which Antihistamine For Your Allergies? Antihistamines are commonly used medications for the treatment of allergies. Learn all about antihistamines, including how they work, what allergic conditions they are used for, which types are available over-the-counter, and the various side effects that may occur... Read more See More About:  allergy medications  allergy treatment  allergy shots Why You Shouldn't Rely on Benadryl Learn why Benadryl may not be the best choice for the treatment of allergies, and which medicines are better choices... Read more Over-the-Counter Choices to Treat Allergies There are numerous over-the-counter (OTC) medications available for the treatment of allergy symptoms. Some of these, like oral decongestants such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and sedating antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), have been available for many years. Others, such as Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec-D (cetirizine/pseudoephedrine), have only recently become available OTC without a prescription... Read more See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Allergies Ads Allergies Allergy Relief Loratadine Claritin Eye Drops About Food Allergies Featured Articles Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement