Question by Lady Lynx: What allergy medications work as well as Benedryl but don?t put you to sleep?
Lately my allergies have been worse than normal. I?m sniffling, sneezing, and my throat never stops hurting. I used to take Zyrtec, but it barely took the edge off. Now I?m on Claritin, which works better than Zyrtec, but still doesn?t get rid of the allergy symptoms. Benedryl works great, but I have to be careful about when I can take it, because it knocks me out.
Are there any other allergy medications that work as well as, or better than Benedryl without the drowsiness factor?
Also, I have already tried allergy shots. I was on them for a month or so, until they almost had me on the maintenance dose, but those shots made everything ten times worse. I couldn?t handle it, and I won?t try them again.
Best answer:
Answer by clock
Benadryl is a regular medication. After it is taken it reaches its peak in about one hour and it?s effect wears off after about eight hours.
The other medications are 24 hour medications. They do not make you drowsy but they are slightly less effective.
You may want to take benadryl at night. It will help you sleep and treat your condition.
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