Allergy Drugs: Prescription and OTC - RxList Antihistamines used to treat allergy symptoms fall into two broad categories: sedating and non-sedating The first category includes the older antihistamines These allergy drugs relieve allergy symptoms but cause drowsiness and other side effects, including dry mouth
List of 80 Allergies Medications Compared - Drugs. com Antihistamine eye drops, available both over-the-counter and by prescription, can provide relief for itchy, red, and swollen eyes and examples include ketotifen (Alaway, Zaditor), olopatadine (Pataday, Patanol, Pazeo), and pheniramine with naphazoline (Visine, Opcon-A, among others)
Allergy medications: Know your options - Mayo Clinic Several types of medicines are used to treat allergy symptoms Here's what you should know Allergy medicines are available as pills, liquids, inhalers, nasal sprays, eye drops, skin creams and shots, also called injections Many allergy medicines are available without a prescription