Q&A: What is the best over the counter medicine to take for sinus allergies?

19 Responses to “Q&A: What is the best over the counter medicine to take for sinus allergies?”

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   fancy 26. Jan, 2011 at 9:15 am #

   Claritin non-drowsey allergy and sinus.. it works like a dream without actually having to
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   Rody_o 26. Jan, 2011 at 9:59 am #

   Sudefed...
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   scorpionbeat 26. Jan, 2011 at 10:32 am #

   I like Advil Cold & Sinus.........but maybe Benadryl?
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   shelly_lynn90 26. Jan, 2011 at 10:49 am #

   I use alavert (they have a dissolving and a kind that you swallow) the ones that dissolve are cheaper and you only need 1 day, but they don't taste too good, so if you can afford it I would but the swallowing kind, even if you do need 2 of those a day...

   I heard that Benadryl-D doesnt make you sleepy but I've never tried it
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   julez 26. Jan, 2011 at 11:23 am #

   I take a claritin when I go to bed, then if I need something during the day, I take an Advil Cold and Sinus. Works great!
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   9inches 26. Jan, 2011 at 12:15 pm #

   BEST INVENTED YET?? BLACK VELVET MIXED WITH BLACK COFEEE ALWAYS WORKS, NOT MUCH WHISKEY IN IT THOU!!
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   cwriter2003 26. Jan, 2011 at 12:58 pm #

   Claritin d has always worked best for me. Good luck.
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   larry t 26. Jan, 2011 at 1:21 pm #

   sudifed - the old kind that you probably need to sign for at the drug store counter. It shrinks the swelling in your sinus to allow drainage.
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   cohenelliott 26. Jan, 2011 at 1:55 pm #

   Hi, the best medicine in my opinion is Aerius. It is a REALLY small pill so it's very easy to swallow, it cures almost any allergy symptom (throat, nose, eyes, and skin) for 24 hours, and it actually works! It really helps me and it's not expensive to buy at any drug store. It also doesn't have the side-affect of drowsiness. It honestly is like a pill from heaven. Trust me and you won't regret it! It's the only allergy medicine I trust.
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    SinghSharapova 26. Jan, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

    Inhale hot steam. It works. Inhale it for about 5 minutes for about 3 times a day.
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    dances_with_unicorns1955 26. Jan, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

    I take Claritin - doesn't make me sleepy, and it works!
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    Anita N 26. Jan, 2011 at 3:35 pm #

    sinutab work for me
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    Lady 26. Jan, 2011 at 4:11 pm #

    I use Advil cold and sinus - it works the best for me...
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    sugarbdp1 26. Jan, 2011 at 4:24 pm #

    I use the Walmart Brand & it works very good
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    Ron 26. Jan, 2011 at 4:24 pm #

    The people that are saying Sudafed are probably right. It has the least side effects.
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    dm23805 26. Jan, 2011 at 5:04 pm #

    i find that the off brand that family dollar sells works jsut as good as most prescriptions, not to mention that its cheaper.
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    peachykeenspeechy 26. Jan, 2011 at 5:31 pm #

    Claritin d works
    take benedryl at night during bad bouts. It will make you tired; don't take it during the day. The d stands for decongestant which is psuedoephedrine. The same stuff that's in sudafed. Keep the medicine in your system. Don't lapse in dosage. That is what the secret is. Also research on the internet what you are allergic to and then while that particular substance is high load up on your meds. When its not active you don't need the meds.
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    yosharon 26. Jan, 2011 at 5:58 pm #

    claritin, it won't make you sleepy like benedryl. i work for an allergist so i might know
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