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MeeshkaMich
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allergy meds
what do you take?
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Posted 4/29/07 2:00 PM  |
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Goldi0218
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Re: allergy meds
I take Singulair which is also used to treat asthma. It is the only thing that works. Singulair is a leukotriene blocker and not an anti-histamine. Anti-histamines are useless to me. Even the non-drowsy formulas make me drowsy ad Zyrtec dopes me up so much I cant function - even if I take it at night. Singulair was the only thing that worked - even moreso than allergy shots.
An aside: I am currently dealing with an insurance issue. Singulair is not formulary on my new plan that my employer has for us. My old plan covered it with no problem. After many years of successful treatment with Singulair, I now have to fight with the help of my doctor to get this medicine covered. If not, I will have to pay out of my pocket at $115/month.
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| Posted 4/29/07 2:21 PM |
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rose825
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Re: allergy meds
for allergies my insurance only covers semprex d, but I also take zyrtec and singulair (for asthma)
I dont have any side effects to any of them
ETA: I forgot about flonase 2x/day and asthmanex 2x/day
Message edited 4/29/2007 10:29:26 PM.
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| Posted 4/29/07 4:04 PM |
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munchkinbugs
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Lisa
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Re: allergy meds
Zyrtec and Rhinocort....plus I rinse my sinuses with Ayr (saline rinse).
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| Posted 4/29/07 4:42 PM |
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Re: allergy meds
lately just Alavert - Claritin is like taking M&Ms at this point - I think I'm immune!
Allegra didn't do anything, Zyrtec makes me sleep.
Alavert isn't strong enough either.  I'm having a VERY BAD SEASON!!!
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| Posted 4/29/07 4:50 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: allergy meds
DH just started taking Claritin 24 hr a few days ago and it seems to be working! (thank goodness)
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| Posted 4/29/07 5:08 PM |
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Booklady1017
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Re: allergy meds
I'm having such a bad allergy season and I don't know what to take. I started taking Zyrtec but that didn't help much. Now my doctor told me to take Singular and it helps a little but not much. I had a bad infection (I don't know if it was a sinus or upper respiratory infection). I had so much coughing and pain in my throat and mucus. It still hasn't gone away. Its the worst allergy season for me. I'm at my wits end. 
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| Posted 4/29/07 6:23 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: allergy meds
Allegra works for me.
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| Posted 4/29/07 7:28 PM |
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DaniJude
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Danielle
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Re: allergy meds
Sudafed
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| Posted 4/29/07 7:29 PM |
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MrsSteflily
I love chocolate
Member since 4/06 2047 total posts
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Stef
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Re: allergy meds
Allegra D 2x a day
Flonase 2x a day
Albuteral inhaler
There are times I have to throw in an OTC medication to get me through the day.
plus my 4 allergy shots a week.
Thank God for good insurance.
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| Posted 4/29/07 9:11 PM |
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Gumpslilqtpie
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Re: allergy meds
Singulair and Nasocort
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| Posted 4/29/07 10:28 PM |
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Diane
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Re: allergy meds
Allegra
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JennZ
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Re: allergy meds
Allegra D, also a nasal sparay, I think Nasonex? I dont like sprays so I dont use it, They alllegra is great. Im allergic acetaminophen(tylenol) so OTC meds are not so good for me.
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