Safe Allergy Medicines?

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JessesMom
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Safe Allergy Medicines?

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Hi all :smile: I have a few questions regarding allergy medicines that are safe for us w MC.
I suffer from very bad seasonal allergies and here in the Midwest they are in full swing. So I'm just wondering what my safest and best options are this year?

I currently have the Walmart brand "Equate : Non Drowsy Allergy Relief" which is a 10mg Loratadine tablet that is to be taken once a day. The inactive ingredients are listed as lactose monohydrate, magnesium, strearate, povidone & pregelatinzed starch. From the info I was able to find online, gluten is not present in this medicine but I want to be 100% sure before I take it.
I've taken Zyrtec in the past which is the active ingredient Certirizine, so that is another option I'd like to know if its safe...
Benadryl works for me to relieve allergies but it makes me drowsy and I can't work and take care of my 5 year old while being so sleepy :lol:
And lastly (sorry so many questions) I'd like to know if Nasonex is safe to take as well.

If anyone has any advice on how to manage allergies with having MC I'd greatly appreciate it!


(I'd like to note that gluten is the only thing currently restricted in my diet)
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Post by Heady »

Tis the season! I use a Neti Pot(by NeilMed) and rinse the sinus every night. That rinses any trapped pollen and dust out and I don't suffer near as much. I try not to take meds cause it messes with my blood sugar levels.
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Post by tex »

The lactose monohydrate might be a problem if you're sensitive to dairy, but if you're only sensitive to gluten, then it should be safe.

Zyrtec is generally safe for most of us.

I don't have any experience with Nasonex, but the ingredient list appears to be safe for most of us.

I usually use Allegra for seasonal allergies.

The suggestion by Heady to use a Neti Pot is also very helpful for keeping the sinuses clear.

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Post by Leah »

I use Allegra is the morning and Benadryl at night.
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