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Article: Treating allergies & asthma.
- Article from:
- National Women's Health Report
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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There are nearly as many medications out there to treat allergies and asthma as there are allergens. The chart below provides information on some of the most commonly used over-the-counter and prescribed medications.
Type of Medication Brand/Generic Available
Name as ...
Antihistamines. Counter the effects of histamine.
Best for allergies.
Long-acting antihistamines tablets, AllegraPrescription
liquid. Take longer to kick in but (fexofenadine),and over-
less likely to make you drowsy than ...