Complete Guide To Antihistamines - Walrus Health All the antihistamine medications that are indicated for allergies are H1 antagonists or simply "antihistamines" When released, histamine causes some of the following effects: Vasodilation (dilating the blood vessels) - This is what causes a majority of the nasal symptoms you experience, most commonly that congested nose
What Is The Best Antihistamine For Hives? - Walrus Health Lastly, if an antihistamine doesn't completely control your symptoms, you should speak to your doctor about the addition of other medications Multiple studies have shown experiencing better relief of hives when an antihistamine is used in combination with the following: H2 blockers; Leukotriene receptor antagonists
What Is The Best Anthistamine For Itching? - Walrus Health Most antihistamine medications can be purchased over the counter (OTC), although one that we are going to recommend is by prescription only To start, let's look at the OTC histamines we recommend Diphenhydramine , which is the active ingredient in Benadryl, is sold over the counter and helps to provide fast-acting itch relief
Which Antihistamine Has The Least Side Effects - Walrus Health There is one third-generation over the counter antihistamine available, known as Xyzal (levocetirizine), although that can cause drowsiness as well Aside from drowsiness, over the counter antihistamines can have the following side effects: Headache; Dry eyes; Fatigue; Nervousness
Is Claritin Safe If You Have Glaucoma? - Walrus Health Claritin is considered a safe antihistamine to take if you have been diagnosed with glaucoma There are certain antihistamines that should be avoided, however Claritin is a second-generation antihistamine and is preferred over older, first-generation antihistamines, like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine)
What Is The Best Non-Drowsy Antihistamine? - Walrus Health There isn't necessarily a "best" non-drowsy antihistamine, as individuals often have varying effects to different antihistamines Nevertheless, when it comes to the treatment of seasonal allergies, your best bet is most likely a choice between the second and third-generation antihistamines, most of which are "non-drowsy"
Antihistamines For Mast Cell Activation Syndrome - Walrus Health Antihistamine medications are generally seen as a first-line therapy for the treatment of symptoms associated with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Specifically, second and third generation antihistamines (also known as "H1-blockers) are preferred due to their long duration of action, effectiveness and lack of side effects
Allegra Vs. Claritin: Which Is Better For Itching? - Walrus Health In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses which antihistamine is more effective for itching, Allegra (fexofenadine) or Claritin (loratadine) Answered By: Dr Brian Staiger Pharm D May 29, 2018
Which Nasal Decongestant To Use At Bedtime? - Walrus Health There are products available that contain a sedating antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine, to offset the stimulant effects of oral nasal decongestants Nasal decongestant sprays are extremely effective, but have their share of side effects and shouldn't be used for more than 2-3 days in a row
Can You Stop Claritin Cold Turkey? - Walrus Health When an antihistamine is abruptly stopped and cleared from the system quickly, this allows a large percentage of histamine receptors to now be occupied (which were previously blocked), which results in symptoms commonly associated with histamine release from allergens (such as hives and itching)