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Hello. I have chronic allergic conjunctivitis. I have taken claritin/clarinex and zyrtec in the past, but they did not help much. I'm otherwise healthy aside from allergic rhinitis (which I take flonase for--and have heard this may also help with allergic conjunctivitis). Aside from myopia and my allergies my eyes are healthy. I wear contacts only a few times per year.

A couple new antihistamines (Zyrtec, Clarinex) are going OTC on January 27th. More than half the time antihistamines are helpful. If it turns out to be the liver or pancreas, Ursodiol or Cholestyramine can help--and if it DOES help, you've got a pretty good idea what the root problem is.

Hi ladies, just have a question, what kind of OTC allergy medication is safe to take while you are pregnant? Also, can I use my inhaler for allergy induced asthma? I took a Benedryl last night for allergy and it knocked me down! THANKS! Dolly!

I had a very very strong reaction to candida species and candida albicans but have never had a problem with yeast or yeast infections. I have been on various OTC and prescription allergy meds, currently I take daily clarinex and allegra, and I also take diflucan to treat the yeast allergy. I have also been getting regular allergy shots for over a year. I occasionally take a benedryl also. Despite all of these treatments nothing has really successfully gotten rid of my symptoms.

My advice is to speak to your doctor and tell hiim that you believe you are allergic to something in the allegra and you would like something else. He may give you Clarinex or refer you to Zyrtec or Claritin OTC. Hope this helps. Take care and good luck.

What really helped me was Clarinex prescription from my doctor. It doesn't work right away. They do have claritin OTC but it is less strong. It takes a while but then it works after a while and then I hardly had any allergies. Another thing you can try along with this is daily Nasal crom spray. It doesn't harm the nose like other nasal sprays.

Acid reflux, specifically laryngeal-pharyngeal reflux, can cause the symptoms you describe. You might want to try some OTC reflux meds like prilosec or zantac. Feel better.

Also, would a prescription antihistamine be better than an OTC? I was thinking Clarinex. Also, I have developed a terrible burning rash under my left armpit from scratching I believe. It is very bothersome. I assume I should put hydrocortisone on it for a week twice a day. Please let me know of the possible skin conditions this could be, so that I can further research each. Also, your professional opinion on what prescription drugs would be favorable to my itchy problem.

Hi, I'm frustrated and really need some advice. I've been having constipation and it's making my life miserable. I had an upper gi & endoscopy test Jan 08, return normal results. Feels like my intestines are swollen and burning internally, which causes the bloating sensation, but my digestive area is soft, when pressure is applied, my chest always feels tight, very tight which makes it very difficult to breathe, and the more constipated/bloated I feel, my chest begins to hurt.

I have suffered from similar issues, most of my life (I'm 43). Things were much worse when I was in my teens and all I was told was to take and OTC antacid for the stomach symptoms, but the chronic was just a family trait. Since then I have been allergy tested and avoid the things that aggravate & increase the mucus production. This helped alot, but I still had the same issues.

But don't mix nasal sprays. There are other stronger ones like Musenex ect that can stop the runny nose. I take Clarinex antihistamine. Helps but does not stop it. Same with NasalCrom, help but does not stop it. I was wearing a HEPA filter mask for a while to get relief. It worked, no allergy when I wore it. Even a small paper mask helps just a little. Allergy shots was the only true thing to help me. After 6 months I felt much better.

When I see a rash that doesn't remind me of anything, but which doesn't suggest anything internal or serious--as yours doesn't--I treat the symptoms and watch to make sure it goes away. Try Sarna lotion (OTC) as needed for itch. If the rash stays or spreads, see a dermatologist. Best. Dr.

have been to dozens of docters inc the mayo clinic. i have tried every otc and prescription topical product out there. i have had allergy tests skin tests bone, liver ,kidney cancer. skin biopsy, cat scans etc. i have taken doxipen ,naltrexone,imuran,clarinex,clobetasol,tazoral,cyclosporine, methotrexate and probually others i don,t remember. i have taken puva and uvb treatments. i still use the uvb light daily. pruritus covers 90% of my body, lesions and open sores.

i did go into a walkin clinic so thats how i got that diagnosis. i was prescribed a combination of nasonex and clarinex, then a round of allegra d. the first two meds seemed to help, but i wonder if it was possible a desperate kind of placebo effect. the allegra d sent me into panic attacks, which i assume was because the pseudoephedrine in it, so i stopped taking it and of course now my symptoms are back. any input? please?

My 16 year old son was diagnosed with sun poisoning about 4 years ago, it cleared up and he was fine. About a year ago he began having a strange reaction every time he was in the sun for a few minutes. He will break out in a rash - mild hives(on his arms, chest and stomache, back, once on the side of his face)and he will itch badly, he takes a cool shower and sometimes takes benedryl and it goes away within a half hour. He is now having this problem even indoors, at school and at home.

When I had it bad last fall, it was all on my torso, and not my legs or arms. I used OTC cortisone creme and any other lotions - the thicker the better - and, like Chev, chose things without fragrance. Now I have more like riba "bumps" -- individual little "crusties" that are showing up on my back and shoulders and arms. If I scratch them off, they bleed and scar. I think the other thing that is helpful, is to hydrate well.

She said I might have acid reflux and told me to go get otc meds.It didn't get better so I went to see the ENT cause I started to feel dizzy and my ears feel full. He checked me and said I have the thyroid nodules in the right thyroid robe and allergy and acid reflux cause my throat was red. He prescribed Nexium and gaviscon, then clarinex for allergy. He also sent me for biopsy of the thyroid nodules. The result was negative on the nodules and blood test shows that my thyroid level is normal.

The doctors suggested that perhaps it was seasonal allergies and placed me on Clarinex, Nasonex and Astepro - none of which have had any sort of effect. I purchased a Neilmed Netipot, but my sinuses are so blocked that I can't use the product, as the nasal rinse wont travel through my nasal passages. The ONLY medication that I have taken that helps is Neo synephrine nasal spray.

We are figuring it is all related to Hashimoto's. Paliatively I have been on a daily dose of Clarinex and Ranitidine (pepsid without the antacid component I think). This works.....keeps the hives at bay mostly. Recently we have found that my thyroglobulan levels are 10 times the normal level (most defitely accounting for my sudden lower lip hives and severe swelling ). I am waiting for a consult with a new Endocrinologist....

I have tried almost every OTC and Rx allergy med.The CAUSE is the key. My hives are generally caused from my allergies. But the vocal cord wheezing is from BOTH allergies and GERD. I have been taking the Xyzal for about a week. I do not see a difference. I still need to take Benadryl through out the day. I also tried the Zyrtec - seemed to last about 12hrs as well. One did not seem any better than the other. Its like the Claritin going to Clarinex.

I have used vicks, prescription creams, antihistamines, both prescription and OTC. I am taking clarinex and 150 mg of benadryl every 4 hours now but am wasting my time. When I go to the dermatologist monthly, he doesn't see much and labels it atopic dermatitis. Can anyone help please?

My breathing tests showed I was only at 54% of lung capacity, and the bronchodilators do help me take deeper breaths but no other medications (prescription or OTC) have helped. Steroids cause yeast infections in my throat and severe skin rashes over my whole body. I do not eat dairy, so that is not causing it. Changing the environment doesn't seem improve it either. I continually have my water bottle with me as when the coughing starts I almost choke.

Prescription antihistamines are recommended for this, as the OTC types usually don't work. Ask the doctor about Ketotifen. Usually kids outgrow this condition in 5-6 years. In severe cases, when the child is in very cold water, hypovolemic shock can have tragic results. If the ice test is negative (no hives after ice is on for 5 minutes), you may simply have a "cold rash". This occurs as a physiologic reaction to the cold.

All my blood work was normal except slightly low albumin and slightly elevated IGE. Currently taking zantac, zyrtec, clarinex, singulair and atarax every day and still getting hives. Due to see derm again 28th. If I find anything helps I will update. I think I'll try green tea.

He also said after the testing he would like me to go on Singulair (prescription) and Nasalcrom (otc). So...that's where we are! I will do just that. I hope this gives you-all information that might help.

Nothing has worked so far, Zyrtec, Xantac, Allegra, Zyzal, Clarinex, Sulfasalazine, and Atarax. I am such high doses now, the pharmacist wouldn't fill my prescription because he thought it was a mistake. My hives continue to get worse, covering my face, neck, back, chest, stomach, legs, arms, hands and feet. I also get Angioedema which means my eyes and lips swell up like I've been stung by a bee. I also get this in my fingers and the bottoms of my feet.

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