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Daily allergy medicine?

Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:03 pm
Posted by Kreg Jennings
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:03 pm
Can anyone recommend a daily allergy medicine?

I never had issues in the past. But, moved into an office with carpet and they’ve been running wild. Feels like I blow my nose 10 times a day.

Not sure if I should take a decongestant or antihistamine. Feels more stopped up than anything.
Posted by rondo
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:06 pm to
I take Singulair every day and nasacort as needed.


Works really well.

I used to get a sinus infection 3 or 4 times per year. Now maybe once every 3 years
This post was edited on 7/26/20 at 7:07 pm
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
45636 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:06 pm to
Zyrtec or Claritin
You need to give it at least 2 weeks to see if it works
Buy store brand, much cheaper

You may also try a small air purifier, I had one in my last office
Posted by Allthatfades
Mississippi
Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:07 pm to
I’ve had good luck with Allegra
Posted by PillPusher
Gulf Coast
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:07 pm to
Sounds like you need plain old Claritin. Could do a Nasacort if you wanted.
Posted by hendersonshands
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Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:08 pm to
Zyrtec + Flonase


Was on Allegra for years but it eventually stopped working for me. Switched to Zyrtec and it’s working better. The Flonase helps keep the nasal passages clear to reduce sinus infections
This post was edited on 7/26/20 at 7:09 pm
Posted by tigergirl10
Member since Jul 2019
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:12 pm to
Xyzal and Flonase.
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:19 pm to
quote:

Xyzal


Haven’t tried this because of cost
Is it worth it?
Posted by AUriptide
Member since Aug 2009
7339 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:21 pm to
I use Zyrtec and a nasal irrigation system, if my sinuses get stuffy.
Posted by NewbombII
Member since Nov 2014
4686 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:21 pm to
Alegra/Fexfinodine with daily Flonase.
Posted by AUriptide
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:22 pm to
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This post was edited on 7/26/20 at 7:23 pm
Posted by IL Duce
Member since May 2009
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:23 pm to
Costco brand
Posted by Eyebesmacinhose
Enterprise, Louisiana
Member since Apr 2017
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:23 pm to
Angel’s Envy 12 year old Rye
Posted by Ghost of Colby
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Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:31 pm to
quote:

moved into an office with carpet

By “office” do you mean a giant room with a bunch of partitions and cubicles, or a small room with your desk and a couple of chairs?

Regardless, the carpet probably hasn’t been regularly vacuumed since it was installed. Pay to have the carpet steam cleaned if it’s your personal office or office suite.

Vacuuming your cubicle and the areas around your workspace might help if that’s your setup.
Posted by TankBoys32
Member since Mar 2019
2804 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:31 pm to
Make sure its actually being vacuumed first of all haha. Also an air purifier/fan will help clean the air. But Allegra D or Claritan usually get the job done.
Posted by tigafan4life
Member since Dec 2006
48924 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:48 pm to
Benadryl, zyzal, Hydroxizine (need script for this one).
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
29323 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:54 pm to
My first question when people come up to the window is do you mind nasal sprays ?

I personally don’t so Flonase is a no-go however if they don’t mind, I’ll usually recommend that as it works great..

If they don’t like sprays, my go to is Allegra.. as it lasts a full 24 hourS... Zyrtec And Claritin ... are okay and would work fine but my preference is Allegra .. but I’d pick those two only if Allegra isn’t available .


I take Singulair on an as needed basis... I’ll go weeks without taking it.. but If there’s heavy pollen or something out.. I’ll take it for a few days

This post was edited on 7/26/20 at 7:55 pm
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 7:54 pm to
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Singulair




FDA requires Boxed Warning about serious mental health side effects for asthma and allergy drug montelukast (Singulair); advises restricting use for allergic rhiniti

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Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:01 pm to
I take Zyrtec. Works for me
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
106124 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:10 pm to
Me too. The dog takes it sometimes too.
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