Cedar is killing me, how can I relieve myself of the symptoms of hayfever?

Question

I live in central Tx in a suburb of San Antonio. It's one of the crappiest places to live with this allergic reaction, I know. But right now, moving doesn't interest me (couldn't afford to anyway). Anyone know of any OTC antihistamines/decongestants that help fight hayfever? I don't have insurance, so getting perscription medicine would be very expensive, and it's not life-threatening (immunotherapy is out of the question).

And it has to be something I can get from say, H.E.B.

I'm currently on loratadine 10mg (Claritin equivalent)

Would Benadryl be better? Sudafed?

Does drinking more water or avoiding certain foods help?

thanks.

Answer 1

I use sudafed tablets and fluticasone nasal spray for my rhinitis.

(Sorry - don't know what brand name fluticasone is sold under in the US, but I'm sure a pharmacy could tell you.)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have always found that Benadryl is the best for my allergies. If you have any clinics in your area that will let you pay according to your income, then check into getting allergy shots. If not just keep trying different allergy meds, one of them will work for you.

Answer 4

sudafed tablets works for me

Answer 5

Benadryl, it might make you drowsy, but it works

Answer 6

I know you don't want to go to the Dr. but go anyway and get a prescription for singular.........