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Allergy Medication
Ganluan
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Hi all,
In a cruel twist of irony, I'm a golfer afflicted with moderate allergies, especially to pollen and grass. Every time I go golfing, I wake up the next morning with a completely congested nose and some sort of cough.
I've tried generic Claritin and stuff with phenlyephine (or whatever it's called that's supposed to replace Sudafed) and neither seem to work. Stuff with pseudophedrine in it seems to work well, but can you even buy it anymore in the states? Is there something else I could try that some of you have had success with?
In a cruel twist of irony, I'm a golfer afflicted with moderate allergies, especially to pollen and grass. Every time I go golfing, I wake up the next morning with a completely congested nose and some sort of cough.
I've tried generic Claritin and stuff with phenlyephine (or whatever it's called that's supposed to replace Sudafed) and neither seem to work. Stuff with pseudophedrine in it seems to work well, but can you even buy it anymore in the states? Is there something else I could try that some of you have had success with?
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Pseudoephedrine is actually just a decongestant, not an anti-histamine (though yes, it works very well). If they're bad enough, you may want to see your doctor and get a prescription for Allegra or another allergy medication.
I had a problem once with Sudafed where it was like I was on meth or something. I became really panicky and nervous, I could hear my heart pounding, and it basically scared the shit out of me, because I didn't realize that something I got for free at the student health clinic could do that to me. Not sure how common it is, but just in case it happens to you, it is a known side effect.
Finally, have an allergist check you out. The skin test isn't too bad and they definitely can tell you what exactly you are allergic to and what works best for that.
Benadryl/diphenhydramine does....but benadryl is a boatload of effects. Drowzyness, loss of coordination, etc. So stay away from that.
Also, I've always found it strange that psuedoephedrine sudafed makes me really sleepy.
Really? Is this a recent change (within the last 3 months)? Because I buy psuedoephedrine a lot and I've never had to give any identifying info. for over-the-counter purchases (at various big chain pharmacies like CVS, Rite-Aid, Eckerd).
This....should've been happening for 2 or 3 years.
Even with Dextromethorphan now, you have to see ID to sell it at most big retailers (K-Mart, CVS, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, Target).
I just found the [url=]announcement[/url] confirming it on the FDA's website. I must not have actually been getting pseudoephedrine, it must have been something else. Sorry about the confusion!
Thanks guys!