As the body experiences these allergens, it mounts an attack of sorts. Mucous production in the form of a runny nose and tearing eyes are common, as are sneezing and inflamed breathing passages. For most of us, we care less about the process, and more about feeling no good. But we’re in luck, there are some options for relief!

Treatment Options:
1. Over the counter antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), and Allegra (fexofenadine) all work to stop the histamine reaction from occurring and offer great relief for many. They are non-drowsy and come in a 24 hour formulation for once a day dosing. Their approximate monthly pricing for 30 pills follows:

Claritin-$25.00
Zyrtec-$15.00
Allegra-$18.00
Generic Claritin (loratadine)-$10.00
Generic Zyrtec (cetirizine)-$10.00

2. If the antihistamines don’t help, consider talking with your doctor about a low dose oral steroid to calm down the inflammation. Most oral steroids are available for pennies a day.

We encourage all of you suffering from seasonal allergies to take control of your symptoms early this allergy season, and enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery that come with Spring!

For those suffering from allergies each year, the symptoms can range from mild to severe. For those who fall victim to severe symptoms like excessive runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, etc. there are several options available for treatment, and many are available right over the counter.  We’ll profile 3 of those here today.

1.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine)- This is the medication probably most familiar to most of our readers and was the only option available for many years.  The drawback for a portion of its users is drowsiness (note: it is the active ingredient in medications like Tylenol PM and Advil PM).

2.  Claritin (loratadine)- This medication is available in both Brand and generic form and is available for under $10 for a 30 day supply in some stores.  The advantage of this medication is its lack of the “drowsiness” side effect.

3.  Zyrtec (Cetirizine)- This medication is also available in both Brand and generic form for roughly $10 for a 30 day supply.  It is another non-drowsy option that went from being a prescription only medication to an over-the-counter medication just a couple of years ago.

If you would like more specific pricing information on a particular medication, or would like to discuss other prescription only options, contact us at pharmacist@rxsavingsllc.com.

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