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Aurora · Marc Jacobs

It's allergy season and mine are flared up. Suggestions?

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

I was just going to suggest Benadryl, but I'm completely immune to it's potential drowsy side effect. (For example, I took 3 in 3 hours once and was totally fine). It's pretty much my best friend from April-September!

What about Claritin? I know some have luck with that

gingembre1 · Kate Spade

I just wanted to warn you about Benadryl - It can be extremely drying. When I was staying with a friend who had two shedding cats, my allergies were killing me and I had to take Benadryl every day. I ended up getting nosebleeds frequently because it dried out my tissues so much. So just a heads up, if you do take Benadryl, make sure you stay VERY hydrated.

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

Thanks for the heads up on Benedryl. I think I'm going to give it a whirl. I've tried Claritin in the past but it didn't work as good as Zyrtec did so I haven't tried it again.

kmd · Kate Spade

http://www.theherbalist.com/quercetin90.html this stuff works AMAZINGLY well for me! It doesn't have any adverse side effects for me, either. :)

Kel · Coach

I am a clartin girl. Zyrtec never even ouched my allergies. Other than the normal meds, I am not sure what you can do. I know here in FL this is the worst time of the year for allegries and everyone is sneezing everywhere.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

My husband swears by Flonase (avail in generic now) and takes Claritin as a supplement. Man, you might have to look into shots if Zyrtec isn't helping. I think Zyrtec is really strong. I could be wrong.

joy0302 · Kate Spade

Aurora-I have been the same way this whole past week! Claritin usually works for me, but it isn't even helping now! I am sure our lovely Houston air doesn't help!

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

joy0302 wrote:

Aurora-I have been the same way this whole past week! Claritin usually works for me, but it isn't even helping now! I am sure our lovely Houston air doesn't help!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one suffering. I am using Zyrtec-D 12 hour right now each morning and then taking Benedryl at night. I'm not great but I don't have a horrible headache like I did Friday night and I can smell during the day. Still sneezing all over the place.