Allergy
There are newer and better alternatives than Benedryl for treating allergic reactions. Here are the reasons you should stop using Benedryl as an antihistimine.
Medication and lifestyle changes are equally important. Asthma cannot be properly managed without them both.
Many factors — including cost, effectiveness, and availability (over-the-counter vs. prescription) — as well as side effects go into the choice of allergy treatments. Consult a medical professional to discuss which option might be best for you.Originally published May 8, 2014. Updated in 2017.–Medshadow Staff Treatment Antihistamines (Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec,…
Take a look in your medicine cabinet and you’ll see artificial coloring everywhere: orange ibuprofen, red cough drops, purple syrups. Medicine comes in different colors for different reasons: Some capsule shades help you distinguish one dosage amount from another; differing colors separate a statin from an anti-nausea drug; and very…
Think you’re allergic to a drug? Think again — it may be a side effect. Many people may self-diagnose an allergy to a medication when they have experienced an undesirable reaction to it. But what is it that makes people think that’s the case — why don’t more of us…
The CDC has come out with a timely warning about allergy medicines. Spring is the time for pollen, ragweed dust mites, hay fever and more. Any allergy will cause a stuffy nose, your eyes and nose will run and your eyes will itch. A few lucky people also get hives….
