I have a beautiful orange tabby that I am sadly allergic to! At first, I tried using over the counter stuff but it was not enough. (I suppose being allergic to pollen, dust, and mold does not help either!) I ended up going to the doctor and he gave me prescription nasal sprays along with prescription allergy medication. I am much better now and I still am better able to enjoy goofing off with kitty!
2006-10-26 06:49:36
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answered by Xhasted Mom of 2 3
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If you're not horribly allergic, yes they can. I found out I was allergic to cats 10 years after we had a kitty. Was not about to get rid of her so my new best friend became Actifed. You might have to try several different brands - for instance, Claritin D, Walmarts generic version of Actifed and Benedryl did absolutely nothing for me.
The only thing that worked for me was Actifed.
Over the counter is ok if you just get a bit sneezy and stuffed up. However if you get asthmatic you will need something stronger from the doctor. It seems too that people who get the full on red teary eyes type of allergic reaction don't respond well to the over the counter stuff.
All you can do is try it and see if it works for you. Also it didn't bother me any but most people find that the antihistamines make them very sleepy so you might want to try the meds when it won't matter if you nod off.
Finally - more is not better. Follow the directions on the package for the dosage. You will build up a tolerance to the antihistamines, the recommendation is to take the minimum dosage that will relieve your symptoms but no more than that.
2006-10-25 02:30:33
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answered by FoofusPKitty 2
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Yes, antihistamines can prevent a reaction, however they should not be taken long term.
2006-10-25 04:23:22
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answered by Daniel L 1
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I suppose so. It depends how much allergic you are and what those medicines are. Clarityne and Zirtek are very good, but I don't know if they have the same name in the US.
2006-10-25 02:22:58
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answered by cpinatsi 7
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