(Part 2) Best allergy medicine according to redditors

ohhh, rats. if only there was a place online where you could go to buy just about anything in the world.

oh wait

I also used to get my ass kicked by allergies. tried claritin, did nothing for me. been on zyrtec for 3 years now with no issues whatsoever.

Hijacking top post to provide Amazon links at 5c/tablet... Upvote to say Fuck You to the Australia Tax

Telfast is Fexofenadine.

Zyrtec is Cetirizine

Claratyne is loratadine

Rhinocort is Budesonide

Amazon also sells generic Zyrtec, $11.87 for (2) 100ct bottles.

>much cheaper than Claratin, Allegra, or other newer types

These can be bought as generics on Amazon for super cheap. This generic Zyrtec is 4 cents a pill.

Generic Allegra is quite a bit more expensive but not too terrible.

Generic Claritin is also super cheap.

The generic Zyrtec and Claritin are actually cheaper than what they sell thh Wal-Finate for (which comes out to a little over 10 cents a pill -- and they last all day instead of 4 hours).

I still have over half of my generic Zyrtec bottle from last year linked above.

For that matter, you can also get chlorpheniramine (what Wal-Finate is) on Amazon for much cheaper too. The Walgreen's website has their Wal-Finate listed at $7 for a 50 count of 4mg tablets. Amazon has $12 for a 1000 count of 4mg tablets.

You're welcome :)

I feel you, friend. My seasonal allergies here seem to have gotten progressively worse with age, so much so that I made an appointment to see an allergist last year since no over-the-counter medication worked for me (except for a couple of Benadryl, which basically just knocked me out cold). In lieu of shots, my doctor prescribed Xyzal, which is now available OTC. One nightly before bed seems to be working for me - no more "sneezy days" like the one you describe, which I used to get pretty frequently. (The generic was covered by my insurance, but now that it's OTC I have to pay for it out of pocket. Still, fifteen bucks for a two month-ish supply at [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Xyzal-Allergy-Tablet-55-Count/dp/B01LQBIWT2) is, uh, nothing to sneeze at.)

I was diagnosed with Stage III Triple Negative Breast Cancer at age 26 (2 years ago next month, BRCA 1 mutation). I had likely the same treatment as she'll be going through (Adriamycin/Cytoxan and after those - Taxol and then 5 years of Tamoxifen (even with triple negative the cancer can still be fueled by a small amount of Estrogen. So Tamoxifen was prescribed because if the side effects aren't too hard to control, it could end up doing more good than bad). Finishing my treatment up with radiation was the last step. I also had a double mastectomy and reconstruction and I'm due for one last breast reconstruction as well as having my ovaries/uterus removed (BRCA 1 mutation) once my baby is born (found out I was pregnant a few months after finishing radiation, yay!).

• A water bottle would be great to help encourage her drinking habits. Drinking lots of water is super important especially because of the steroids and Zofran.
  
  
• A super duper soft bristle toothbrush! Her gums will be so sore so a soft toothbrush as well as a really mild toothpaste will help. I found Biotene was a great mild toothpaste! I also got the Biotene Mouthwash.
  
  I rocked my bald head and any scarfs/hats I received or purchased ended up going unused. I think it was mainly just that I didn't care enough or have the energy to make the effort. I did however try to put on makeup any time I went into the wild because I sort of looked like death.
  
  My go to makeup even when I was completely out of it was always an eyebrow pencil/dip brow and eyeliner as well as foundation. I felt so creepy because I didn't have eyebrows, though I know it probably didn't phase anyone else. But it really gave me that confidence boost I needed.
  
  I was able to drive myself to and from all of my chemos though I know it's different for everyone. I was fortunate enough to not puke once through my treatments, though Adriamycin and Cytoxan were just terrible... If I ever see a photo of someone getting chemo or if I think about it too much I get physically ill and nauseous, it's funny how the brain works. I always felt better when my fiance came with me even if the steroids or Benadryl ended up putting me to sleep.
  
  Try to avoid showing pity or being sad around her (and try to shield her from others doing the same thing). I was diagnosed at a young age (26) and whenever someone brought that up (Ohhhh you're so young....) it was somehow really upsetting. I had to hold back a lot of tears because I expected to be infertile by the end and people would show pity that I didn't have any kids yet. I don't know, it was the roughest thing emotionally about it for me.
  
  Meal cooking is fantastic, cleaning is perfect, I literally didn't want to do anything when I was on Adriamycin and Cytoxan. It knocked me out and the fatigue was just terrible.
  
  
• Stool softeners (they'll likely prescribe Colace with the Zofran), Metamucil, and my favorite - Smooth Move Tea. Highly, highly recommend Smooth Move Tea. It has moved even the most stubborn of bowel movements and I couldn't have made it through chemo without it.
  
  Small snacks easy on the tummy to take medicine with in the mornings were hard to come by fast for me. The thought of cooking things just wasn't worth the hassle. I liked carbs/bready things because it coated my tummy more. Though they're not good for constipation, it was sometimes the only thing I could stomach. Lots of plain tortellini, crackers, bread/toast, bagels, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, boiled perogies, bananas, etc.
  
  My Adriamycin and Cytoxan treatments were once every 2 weeks (Thursdays), with the shot (Neulasta) being given the day after treatments (Fridays). The Neulasta shot... ugh the shot. It made my bones hurt and overall whole body hurt. It was probably the worst part by far. I was the most complain-y after getting that shot for generally 2 days from what I remember. It was just so hard to get comfortable, it makes you really restless because of the leg pain. A trick that I did find out was to take 1 Claritin the night before going in for the Neulasta shot. It didn't make a HUGE difference but I definitely noticed the difference. It definitely helped me and others. Don't ask how or why, even the chemo nurses said they have no idea exactly why it worked but it truly did!
  
  By the time I was due for my next treatment, literally the night before I'd start to feel better. Then it started all over again. I did get better little by little each day, but my energy and "normalness" would be felt around the night before. The fatigue was terrible though. But if she has to get out of the house for errands or anything, or just sanity - the few days leading up to the next treatment will likely be the time to do it.
  
  Oh and another tip - if she eats something while receiving her chemo treatment (like, plugged to the machine), she'll likely never want to eat that food again. So make sure it's not a favorite of hers! I had goldfish once and the thought of goldfish instantly brought back that nausea feeling from treatment. And it happened to these delicious soft chocolate chip cookies too.
  
  Also, a lot of people say to not eat your favorite foods in general while going through treatment because it causes aversions to it. I didn't listen and it turned out fine for me. It was just the eating-while-plugged-in that caused that. I also didn't listen when they said to avoid spicy things, greasy things, etc. I ate what I could, when I wanted, and I often lived off of Thai Bangkok Chicken (spicy!). It was what I craved and food plays a big part in my mood, so if your Mom wants something that will make her happy - let her have it! :P
  
  I also had a pride issue with asking for help when I needed it. I generally just forced myself to get up and get myself something to eat instead of asking for help. My point is, don't ask her if she needs something as often as you do just bring something to her or do things for her. She likely won't like asking for assistance!
  
  
• Satin pillowcases (everyone sells them). When her hair starts falling out and she's ready to shave her head, these help. Her hair will "hurt" as it's shedding and anything to help soothe her head is definitely going to make a difference.
  
  
• Purel hand sanitizer and hand soap (her immune system will be very susceptible to everything, so having hand sanitizer for you and everyone that is going to be near her is good to have - and for her too. I kept one in the car and my fiance and I would use it every time we came in contact with things in the grocery store, gas pump, etc etc.)
  
  
• Aquaphor, Aquaphor - AQUAPHOR!! I used so, so much of this for my head. When my hair was coming out and "hurting" this helped soothe it. Keeping her scalp moisturized will help so much. There are other alternatives, but I found aquaphor was great because to massage anything else on my scalp was so painful.
  
  
• Some kind of hard mints or candy, I liked Jolly Ranchers and Breathsavers. The "chemo taste" in her mouth might drive her crazy. Not only does it cause certain foods to taste entirely different, but even when she's not eating anything there's just this... taste. Bleh. Mints helped!
  
  Okay I've probably driven you crazy with my huge list, I'm sorry! As I was writing it all started coming back to me. I have such a bad memory of all my treatments, it was like it was all a haze. Hang tight and know that treatment isn't her whole life - it's just an unfortunate slump that she'll be able to get passed soon enough! I wish both of you the best, I'll be thinking of you guys. If you have any more questions or want me to think of more (trust me, I can!) just send me a PM! I'll do the best that I can!
  
  xo

Check out nasal filters for the same effect without all the face sweat and recycled air =)

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• Ford Ranger, 2007 2.3L I4
  
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• Claritin
  
  
• Safetec® Unscented BZK Antiseptic Wipes
  
  
• plastic forks
  
  
• Chopsticks
  
  
• 2fl oz. Sanitizer
  
  
• Charger and spare batter for 1tac Flashlight
  
  
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• Rubbermaid 14 Gal Tub
  
  
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• Bucket 3 gal
  
  
• non slip drawer inserts to prevent sliding in bed of truck
  
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• Collapsible Water dish (from local baseball team)
  
  
• 150 ft rope (white)
  
  
• 2 leashes, cloth, 6ft
  
  
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• 10ft rope, red
  
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ZOMG, I did not realise one could buy it on Amazon. I stuffed a couple bottles of generic 180mg fexofenadine from Walgreens in my luggage on the way back from the USA last year, but they're a fading memory now.

You may have just changed my life.

Thank you for the reply! I sort of like the circular shield but do not plan on going with the mockup where it is so large (but I did like the concept).

The demographics I am targeting are a) mom's buying this for their child b) adult's who want something functional and not too childish (a balance I have not achieved yet in the design). Perhaps I should go with a sheriff's or defender style shield? My original mockup was a crusader style shield with white and red primary colors:
http://imgur.com/a/khkF7

Any feedback on the symbols, colors, fonts, logo placement would be very helpful.

In terms of functionality, it is very similar to the below linked case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SJUKQV6/

The outer material is 600D polyester, it will be better insulated than the pictured item, have two pouches for epi-pens, a holder for an inhaler, a clear window for a medical card insert, and instructions on how to use an epi-pen. The size is about a large pencil case.

Where in the US are you paying $50 for an allergy medication? That's a years supply of generic claratain.

https://smile.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Allerclear-Loratadine-Antihistamine/dp/B00EXPTG08/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497034022&sr=1-8&keywords=loratadine

I pay $3 a month for my prescription.

Balut, a developing duck embryo that is boiled alive and eaten in the shell. I'm filipino so my mom made me eat it when I was young, and have been scarred ever since. But my white boyfriend actually really liked it when he tried it, and my mom loved that.
Also I accidently drank a can of juice with a dead cockaroach in it, so there's that.
Bindis
[Chia Seeds] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQ3ZPJA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SZG0IAJ5FIGU&coliid=I1YKUAYQI4QMJ7)

Kirkland-brand is available from Amazon

$11.65 = 365 Loratadine 10mg Tablets (generic Claritin)

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGDZU0E
  
  $15.76 = 365 Cetirizine 10mg Tablets (generic Zyrtec)
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TDFO5RC
  
  $24.60 = 180 Fexofenadine 180mg (generic Allegra)
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JPG3ZQA
  
  

Buy this instead. It is significanty cheaper than brand name.

Ugh. I got this at HEB based on a friend’s reccomendation. It’s working really well and I haven’t had to take either of my allergy meds since Friday. It does have some kind of sugar but the dosage is drops so I am ok with it. Hope you feel better!

https://www.amazon.com/Allergena-Texas-Cedar-Fever-ounce/dp/B06X3TRKV8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1517934052&sr=1-1&keywords=allergena%2Btexas%2Bcedar%2Bfever&dpID=41WYQgozIJL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

I saw another post where someone wore 3m masks to filter allergens, they also mentioned something like this to wear while mowing:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003Y3SPB6/ref=psdcmw_3760991_t1_B003JBX158

I don't know if it works but I thought I'd mention it just in case.

IDK if these work but I remember seeing these on Shark Tank years ago. I might give 'em a try https://www.amazon.com/First-Defense-Nasal-Screens-Multi-Size/dp/B00JZVC40Y

Not OP, but here's the diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and here's the cetirizine (Zyrtec). Costco has a one year supply of generic Zyrtec for less than 10 bucks when it's on sale, and the Benadryl has always been about 5 bucks for a 600 count bottle.

Or just get 1000 50mg pills (only take one instead of two) for $18.59

http://www.amazon.com/Diphenhydramine-Allergy-Medicine-Antihistamine-1000/dp/B000GG1TSU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1370383759&sr=8-8&keywords=diphenhydramine

What I used to clean his feet. These also helped when it was real bad:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MCQYBQ7?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title


Costco's Claritin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EXPTG08/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537334375&sr=8-4&keywords=kirkland+brand+claritin&dpPl=1&dpID=61tUDVSVgKL&ref=plSrch

Why not Amazon?
(https://www.amazon.com/Zyrtec-Tablets-70-Count-10/dp/B0034KYA36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493427673&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=zyrtec-d&th=1)

https://www.amazon.com/Allegra-Adult-Allergy-Tablets-180Mg/dp/B007D4R4ZK/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493427769&sr=1-1&keywords=allegra

It's even cheaper on Amazon: One Year Supply of Generic Zyrtec for $20

You'll probably like this that I found on amazon then =)

1000 50mg caplets of generic benedryl on amazon for <$20

Looking at the "customers who views this also viewed" section it appears there's a few different options for generic brands too, including in 25mg doses.

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: Generic Allegra


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The first thing I thought was hay fever.

You might try some Bioallers drops. I can't live without them in the spring.

Bioallers Allergy Treatment Pollen Hayfever - 1 Fl Oz pack of -1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLOVF9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mlCExb9ZHT0WJ