Floral gardens, green trees and plants are plentiful in California right now. Consequently, as beautiful as the scenery may be, many are suffering from allergies (hay fever).
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- Allegra (Fexofenadine)
- Claritin (Loratadine)
- Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
- Flonase (Fluticasone)
- Benedryl
- Chlor Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine)
- Advair
- All kinds of inhalers (ProAir, Albuterol, etc.)
- Nasal flushing products, sprays and gels
- Eye drops
Allergy symptoms can be relieved with the products mentioned; however, please remember to consult your physician or pharmacist to see which products or steps you must take to obtain relief. Medicine should be used cautiously and when needed. And, as always, it should never be abused.
I'm learning little-by-little, and some have asked me, "What if I don't get 24-hr relief from Zyrtec, Allegra or Claritin?" According to the pharmacists I work with, any of the before mentioned 24-hr relief meds should not be used in conjunction with one another. If you feel you need some more relief, Chlor Trimeton can be used but may cause more drowsiness, and if drowsiness persists using both is not recommended. If allergens cause you to have severe congestion, a daily nasal wash using a neti pot or bottle works well.
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During this allergy season, pharmacies, like the one I work for, are well stocked with allergy relief medication for you. Everyday we get frustrated customers, and in the past week people have expressed need for their allergy relief. By making sure we were well armed with allergy relief medications, we had less angry ladies and men.
As for the impatient customers, creepy man who came and went, pharmacist meltdown and techs crying, well, that's another story. Until next time...
-Louise-
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