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Allergies

For ladies with Allergies what are you taking or doing.  Claritin just doesn't seem to be doing the job.  I am a stuffy, sneezey mess with watery eyes half the time. And I need to function so Benadryl is not an option unless I am able to sleep all day.
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Zyrtec is the safest and one of the most effective allergy meds - deals with more allergens than claritin

I use the zyrtec eye drops (i've only had itchy eyes lately) and Sinus Rinse - clears and prevents congestion. It took me a long time to get over the idea of squirting water up my nose, but it is totally worth it. and since it is drug free- completely safe
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My doctor told me not to take allegera, not that it was bad for the baby. But there are better things to take.
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7763229 tn?1396626895
I do benadryl at night and claritin in the day when it gets real bad.
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I take Chlor-trimeton.
Zyrtec & Claritin did absolutely nothing for me. Chlor-Trimeton is category B.
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Like 60 mg and no sudafed straight Allegra
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My doctor says Allegra is fine too
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8466308 tn?1407955973
My midwife said i could only have prition.. and no more than 2 every 24 hours due to most not being suitable in pregnancy :).
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I use Benadryl (non drowsy) almost every day but when my allergies are out of control I use Zyrtec. If I have congestion, I use Sudaffed.
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