Are There Any Negative Effects From Repeated Exposure To An Allergen While Taking Allergy Medicine?

My understanding is that most (if not all) allergy medicines work by inhibiting the histamine response to allergen exposure rather than the protein reactions that normally cause this response. Since repeated exposure to an allergen can cause stronger reactions over time, does this mean that repeated exposure while on allergy medicine could or would cause [...]

What Type Of Otc Allergy Meds Would You Recommend, And Are There Usually Any Side Effects? (cats)?

I’m making my confirmation in May and I’ll have to do community service (not sure how much yet) so naturally I’m going to apply for my local shelter. Afterwards I should meet the age criteria and I’ll be volunteering frequently. However I have a small allergy to cats but I really want to work with [...]

Are There Any Long-term Side Effects From Daily Intake Of Allergy Medications Like Zyrtec Or Claritin?

I assume typical side effects listed on their websites are for first time users, but if I already got over the initial drowsiness and dry mouth, and have resigned to take allergy medicines a few times a week for the rest of my life, are there any known side effects I might suffer decades from [...]

Are There Any Long Term Effects Of Being On Allergy Medications?

I recently learned through allergy tests that I have allergies to 58 different environmental things as well as a food allergy to hazelnuts. The doc recommended allergy shots which I am currently researching, but in the meantime prescribed Clarinex, Nasonex (steroid nasal spray) and Pataday (allergy eye drops) to take daily. I am weighing pros [...]