https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 15:34:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1619083 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:24:26 +0000 lovehoneybee 1619083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Allegra is working pretty well for me so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1619073 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:20:34 +0000 LuLu Mom 1619073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Zyretec when I'm really bad otherwise I take Actifed at the recommendation of my doc. I have horrible allergies and have to switch it up every few years due to the medicine growing ineffective! I also love Aleve Cold &amp; Sinus D when I'm feeling congested! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1619022 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:02:44 +0000 LindsayInNY 1619022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Zyrtec every morning with no issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618997 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:52:37 +0000 cascademom 1618997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nasal spray, Claritin D every other day works for me. My husband calls Allegra D "Allegra Pee." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618992 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:51:13 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1618992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: my pulminologist said Claritin is a joke as far as allergy meds go. If I wanted to avoid the prescription route, he recommended Zyrtec. It doesn't make me drowsy and does give me pretty instant relief. I take mine at night (allergies are worse at night!) and take one Bemadryl if I need something on top of it in a pinch. One Benadryl makese drowsy, two makese fall asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618987 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:50:06 +0000 BSB 1618987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not now, but when my post nasal drip gets bad I'll take Claritin-D or Mucinex-D. The decongestant is what keeps me awake during the day. If I take the regular stuff, I'll be so drowsy. (The decongestant (pseudoephedrine) is like speed... or similar to caffeine. (I know this is not pharmacologically correct. Checking on it...) People buy meds with the pseudoephedrine in it to make drugs (meth) and that's why you need an ID to get it and can only get one pack at a time. That's why it's regulated.) Ok, I'm not a doctor and it appears I'm missing something in my explanation. </p> <p>My dr said my post nasal drip is caused by acid reflux so I'm suppose to take omeprezole or prevacid. I don't take it as I should. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618983 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:49:44 +0000 Madison43 1618983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Be careful with OTC nasal sprays like Afrin - if you use them for more than a few days in a row, they can cause rebound congestion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618966 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:45:08 +0000 mrbee 1618966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: @MaryM: @Alivoo01: </p> <p>Thanks guys, just bought a nasal spray and it seems to be helping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618905 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:20:45 +0000 mrs. bird 1618905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: sudafed is amazing! the real stuff, the one you need ID to buy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618790 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:39:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1618790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: If I feel the "hit" of allergies, I usually go ahead and take the claritin plus a sudafed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618723 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:22:04 +0000 mrsjyw 1618723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not now, but i take alavert in the fall </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618722 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:21:47 +0000 yoursilverlining 1618722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Zyrtec every night at bedtime! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618721 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:21:41 +0000 mrbee 1618721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ah didn't know that! I mostly meant that I took the pill that wouldn't make me sleepy... I'll grab some nasal spray later today for more immediate relief!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618704 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:18:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1618704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Claritin does take about 3 days to build up in your system so its not great for "immediate relief". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618702 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:17:57 +0000 meredithNYC 1618702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They all make me sleepy, unfortunately. Nowadays I pretty much just rely on on the Neti pot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618693 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:16:52 +0000 Alivoo01 1618693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Allegra. Zyrtec makes me drowsy. I also use a nasal spray (Nasonex). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618681 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:15:08 +0000 spaniellove 1618681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Claritin though it's pretty much a joke and Benadryl for emergencies. I'm supposed to be taking Xyzal which is a stronger version of Claritin but I can't be bothered with prescription allergy meds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618660 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:10:25 +0000 cmomma17 1618660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Claritin occasionally, it does the job. I have tried and disliked Zyrtec and Allegra in the past. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618638 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:04:54 +0000 mrs. bird 1618638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>claritin doesn't work well for me &amp; it makes me grouchy. zyrtec works well for me &amp; doesn't make me at all drowsy, have to pick some up because this wk my allergies have started </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618636 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:04:39 +0000 MaryM 1618636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take zyrtec every night. I find I'm better off if I take it even when I don't think I need it. If I stop, BAM. </p> <p>for immediate relief, I find nose sprays work better. They get right to the source of the problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618633 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:04:06 +0000 Mamaof2 1618633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nasal spray, saline spray and Claritin on the bad days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-taking-anti-allergy-meds-now-like-claritin-or-zyrtec#post-1618624 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:02:25 +0000 mrbee 1618624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My allergies have gotten bad again, and it's causing problems with my lungs due to post-nasal drip. Just bought Claritin or Zyrtec today... took the Claritin today for immediate relief, and will try the Zyrtec at night sometime since it causes drowsiness.</p> <p>Anyone taking anti-allergy meds now, like Claritin or Zyrtec? What's working for you? </p>