Are prescription or non-prescription allergy medications right for you? Generally, the difference between prescription and non-prescription allergy medications is the overall time period that the medications work for to eliminate allergy symptoms. Over the counter medicines are generally short acting antihistamines and relieve mild to moderate symptoms; whereas prescription medications are genera...

Generally, these allergy medications, if taken at their recommended dosages, will have few, if any, side effects. Antihistamine Side Effects Drowsiness and headache are the more common side effects from some antihistamine medications, both over the counter and prescription. However, drowsiness or a slightly sedated feeling may sometimes be desirable, for example at nighttime when allergies could p...

The Ultimate Guide to Allergy Medications Most allergies are easily treated with medication. This guide will explain your allergy drug options, including a list of allergy drugs, what they do, and their generic and brand names. Antihistamine Medications For many years, antihistamine medications have been available and are used to treat allergy symptoms. They are available and can be taken as pills...

Allergy shots (also known as immunotherapy or allergy immunization) are an effective and safe treatment for people who suffer from a variety of allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and insect stings. The treatment works by introducing small amounts of purified substances to which the person is allergic, in gradually increasing amounts.  The allergy shots improve the ...