Obviously I have allergy issues. I have been taking allegra at 180 mg's but some days it just doesnt get it done. Eyes are watery and itchy beyond belief some days. I dont want to get shots unless I have too as they are costly.
2007-05-28 14:39:55 · 3 answers · asked by buzzard b8 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Both are an antihistime, so both should not be used at the same time. Take your allegra every day, but perhaps see your doctor about some eye drops. I think there's a brand called ocuhist that is specific to allergy eyes. It really works. I cannot recall if that's a prescription medicine or not, but the pharmacist can let you know. There are really sweet prescription eye drops out there, and your eye doctor or regular doctor can write them up for you, no problem.
Also, there are different allergy medicines out there. I do not know how long you've been on allegra, but you might have built up an immunity. You might want to try zrytec or alavert if you have more problems that just your eyes. Anyway, the eye drops should work for you.
You may want to keep an eye on the weather channel and the pollen, ragweed, and grass factor. These things vary with the weather and they will let you know on days if there is a moderate or severe level for these. If it's a high number for pollen or ragweed, you may want to limit your outdoors time, if you are unable to get extra medicine.
Good luck!
2007-05-28 14:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feel at least a little relief by now, however it can vary on what kind of symptoms you are having and whether you are taking Allegra, or Allegra D and if it is the 24 hour version or the 12 hour version. After a week, you should really feel relief. I that the 24 hour Allegra D. I find first of all, that I don't get a full 24 hour of relief and usually wake up around 3AM stuffed up, so you may want to adjust when you take it to give you relief when you need it most. when I take it in the morning, usually after a hour or two, the pill kicks in and I'm good for the rest of the day. Everyone is different though, so talk to your doctor. Not every medicine works for every person. I had been taking Singulair and although I worked great for my nasal and breathing symptoms, it gave me hives and I had to stop taking it. Good luck!
2016-05-20 02:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the pharmacist. i've done it with no probs but you should check anyway.
2007-05-28 14:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋