![]() ![]() Montelukast (Singulair) is a prescription tablet taken to block the action of leukotrienes. Cromolyn sodium doesn't have serious side effects. It's also available in eye drop form with a prescription. Cromolyn sodium is available as a nonprescription nasal spray that must be used several times a day. This medication is most effective if you start using it before you have symptoms. Cromolyn sodiumĬromolyn sodium can help relieve hay fever symptoms by preventing the release of histamine. Check with your health care provider before taking decongestants if you have high blood pressure or heart disease or if you're pregnant.ĭon't use a decongestant nasal spray for more than 2 to 3 days at a time because it can worsen symptoms when used continuously (rebound swelling). Decongestants may cause problems urinating if you have an enlarged prostate. Oral decongestants can cause a number of side effects, including increased blood pressure, insomnia, irritability and headache. Nasal decongestant sprays include phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) and oxymetazoline (Afrin).Oral decongestants include pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).They are also available with and without a prescription. Because they do not relieve other symptoms of hay fever, they're sometimes combined with other medications such as antihistamines.ĭecongestants are available as liquids, tablets and nasal sprays. Decongestantsĭecongestants reduce nasal stuffiness and pressure from swelling. Talk to your health care provider before taking antihistamines, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or have glaucoma or an enlarged prostate. Other side effects of oral antihistamines can include restlessness, headaches, changes in appetite, trouble sleeping, and problems with blood pressure and urinating. Some oral antihistamines may make you sleepy. Prescription nasal sprays include olopatadine (Patanase).Ĭommon side effects of antihistamines are dry mouth, nose and eyes.Nonprescription nasal sprays include azelastine (Astepro Allergy).Nonprescription eye drops include olopatadine (Pataday) and ketotifen fumarate (Alaway, Zaditor).Oral antihistamines available without a prescription include loratadine (Claritin, Alavert), cetirizine (Zyrtec Allergy) and fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy).Antihistamine eye drops can help relieve eye itchiness and irritation. However, there are also antihistamine nasal sprays that can relieve nasal symptoms. These preparations are usually given as pills (orally). Antihistamines can help with itching, sneezing and a runny nose but have less of an effect on congestion. AntihistaminesĪntihistamines work by blocking a symptom-causing chemical (histamine) released by your immune system during an allergic reaction. Steroid side effects from a nasal spray are rare. Side effects can include an unpleasant smell or taste and nose irritation. Nasal corticosteroids are a safe, long-term treatment for most people. Prescription nasal sprays that combine an antihistamine with a steroid include azelastine and fluticasone (Dymista) and mometasone and olopatadine (Ryaltris).Nonprescription nasal sprays include fluticasone (Flonase Allergy Relief), budesonide (Rhinocort Allergy), triamcinolone (Nasacort Allergy 24 Hour) and mometasone (Nasonex 24HR Allergy).For many people, nasal sprays are the most effective hay fever medications, and they're often the first type of medication recommended. These nasal sprays help prevent and treat the nasal stuffiness (congestion) and the itchy, runny nose caused by hay fever. Medications for hay fever Nasal corticosteroids Treatments for hay fever may include medications, immunotherapy and nasal saline rinses. ![]() Not all medications are approved for use in children. If your child has hay fever, talk with your child's health care provider about treatment. You might need to try a few different options before you find what works best. ![]() Many people get the best relief from a combination of allergy medications. For worse symptoms, you may need prescription medications. If your hay fever isn't too severe, medications you can buy without a prescription may be enough to relieve symptoms. It's best to limit your exposure to substances that cause your hay fever. Once you know what you're allergic to, you and your health care provider can develop a treatment plan to reduce or get rid of your hay fever symptoms. ![]()
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