In our complete antihistamine guide, we will hopefully simplify your options and give you a better idea of just what medication is the best choice for you.
The pharmacist discusses how Benadryl works in the body, why it causes sedation and how it differs from other antihistamines.
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Most antihistamine medications can be purchased over the counter (OTC), although one that we are going to recommend is by prescription only. To start, let's look at the OTC histamines we recommend. Diphenhydramine, which is the active ingredient in Benadryl, is sold over the counter and helps to provide fast-acting itch relief.
Jose asked I need to take an antihistamine and I am wondering what the difference is between Claritin vs Benadryl. Answer Claritin (loratadine) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are both antihistamines that can be used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing.
Answer There isn't necessarily a "best" non-drowsy antihistamine, as individuals often have varying effects to different antihistamines. Nevertheless, when it comes to the treatment of seasonal allergies, your best bet is most likely a choice between the second and third-generation antihistamines, most of which are "non-drowsy".
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Jenny asked Can I take a Sudafed along with a 24 hour allergy pill? Answer Sudafed does not interact with most allergy medications and considered safe to take with 24 hour antihistamines, including: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Claritin (loratadine) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Allegra (fexofenadine) Xyzal (Levocetirizine) Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine) Tavist (clemastine) It is very common to take ...