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25 Jun 12
25 Jun 12
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundOver the counter stuff like Benadryl works for me; doctor can prescribe stronger if required.
My better half has hay fever pretty bad, sniffing and itchy eyes. I was wondering if there's anyone here that can recommend a decent remedy/medication?
Thanks in advance....huck
https://benadryl.co.uk/?gclid=CMzBwLq56rACFQQhtAodelT7uw
25 Jun 12
Originally posted by divegeesterYes, antihistamine is the standard pill for hay fever or allergies.
Over the counter stuff like Benadryl works for me; doctor can prescribe stronger if required.
https://benadryl.co.uk/?gclid=CMzBwLq56rACFQQhtAodelT7uw
If Benadryl doesn't help, you can try Zyrtec (Zyrtec also should not cause drowsiness as much as Benadryl may, Zyrtec is more expensive, though).
The next step up from oral antihistamines is an intranasal corticosteroid spray. See a doctor for advice concerning these. They have possible side effects, but are generally considered safe. They usually have to be taken for several days before peak effect.
26 Jun 12
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundi never liked taking any of the prescribed or over-the-counter medicines for my allergies...
My better half has hay fever pretty bad, sniffing and itchy eyes. I was wondering if there's anyone here that can recommend a decent remedy/medication?
Thanks in advance....huck
either made me sleepy or wired, not good...
this will not work for everyone, and prolly only those with a slight allergy to pollen, but, gramma always made me wash my hands and face real good with soap and cold water...
still works fairly well to this day...
cheap...
rookie
26 Jun 12
Originally posted by rookie54During my early halcyon years as helion, my now departed dear Mom often
i never liked taking any of the prescribed or over-the-counter medicines for my allergies...
either made me sleepy or wired, not good...
this will not work for everyone, and prolly only those with a slight allergy to pollen, but, gramma always made me wash my hands and face real good with soap and cold water...
still works fairly well to this day...
cheap...
rookie
washed my mouth out with black, coarse Lava Soap for being good.
26 Jun 12
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundI use unbranded cetirizine hydrochloride and find it perfectly effective as well as delightfully inexpensive.
My better half has hay fever pretty bad, sniffing and itchy eyes. I was wondering if there's anyone here that can recommend a decent remedy/medication?
Thanks in advance....huck