I have had severe hayfever with asthma since i was 2 years old and I am now 39 but my doctor keeps fobbing me off with antihistamine s that are no where near strong enough. Do you have any advice ? thanks
2007-06-09 08:16:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Try seeing a specialist. They tend to be more helpful, in my experience. If you are seeing a specialist, then maybe try and find another one..
2007-06-09 08:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by killfoot2001 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Strongest Antihistamine
2016-10-16 11:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a specialist about a severe skin allergy - I was already taking Piriton but she said that I could ALSO take Loratadine at the same time.
I think that like painkillers, there are some anti histamines which have different active ingredients and can be taken together - I would NOT experiment though! Having read of the lady that took three times her normal dose of hayfever tablet when things were bad & she ended up in a coma!
But you can keep this in mind next time you see your specialist!
2007-06-09 08:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the strongest antihistimine with a perscription is Allegra 180mg. I've had a lot of people tell me that it works for them the best. As far as over the counter...the strongest is benadryl (the perscription strength is 50mg, OTC it's avaliable as 25mg, so you can take 2 capsules/tablets) but it will cause you to be tired. Claritin went over the counter as well...and while it's not as strong, it won't make you drowsy. You could do the claritin in the morning to get you through the day and then the benadryl at night since it will make you tired. Hope you're feeling better soon....allergies are a drag!!!
2007-06-09 18:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by Leslie S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had similar issues, and it wasn't until I got the right combo that I had some relief. I personally use Zyrtec D and Nasonex for my alleriges. After I got my allergies under control, my asthma subsided greatly. My advice is the same as the other answerer. See an allergy specialist.
2007-06-09 08:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go back to your GP again and insist on something stronger. Maybe ask to see a different GP if thats possible?
I was buying over the counter antihistimines for hayfever and they weren't working. I went to my GP who gave me eye drops and a nasal spray on prescription which worked.
If your main symptoms are sneezing and/or itchy nose, you should use a nasal spray.
If you have itchy and runny, watery eyes, you should use eye drops, or both if you have both symptoms.
Whatever the case you should definately go back to your GP.
Good luck
2007-06-09 08:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a Neti pot? It is going to sound weird but if spores are what is getting into your sinuses and causing problems then physically getting rid of them would be a better answer than continues medication. Its worth a try for something new and has worked for me and a few members of my family. Good Luck
2007-06-09 08:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by fyrechick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked a question about changing colors of advill sinus, that's a great one, i had sinus all my life & i rotate from advill sinus to benidrell, the dye free benidrell, Other ones made me sick. also i use vicks 12 hour nose spray, & when sinus is severe, i take a Dab of vicks nose drops & put on my outer nose, & i can breathe better, also if your cooking chicken soup, Breathe in that steam, it opens up your nasel, belive me, Im a life time allergy suffner.
2007-06-09 08:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by HELPING LADY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find another doctor. And find out what you're allergic to so you can set about getting it out of your environment.
Good luck.
2007-06-09 10:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use benadryl plus this does for me
2007-06-09 08:24:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋