| Millions of people have it or have most likely | | | | misunderstand the actions of these medications and |
| experienced its symptoms at one point of their lives. | | | | think of them as an instant solution or a quick fix from |
| Runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and | | | | allergy attacks. They think that once the symptoms |
| coughing are just some of the most common | | | | start showing, they can just pop a pill and the |
| symptoms of an allergy attack. | | | | symptoms will be gone in a moment! Antihistamines, |
| Other more serious symptoms may include the | | | | unfortunately, do not work that way. |
| sudden appearance of hives, dizzy spells, abdominal | | | | Antihistamines are most effective when taken well |
| pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Some even experience | | | | before the onset of the allergy season. For example, a |
| behavioral changes as a reaction to an allergy attack. | | | | person suffering from hay fever may benefit greatly |
| Allergies should not be taken lightly. There are | | | | from the medication when taken at least a week or |
| instances when an allergy attack triggers severe | | | | two before the allergy season begins. |
| reactions, which can ultimately lead to death. | | | | In choosing the appropriate antihistamine for this kind of |
| The symptoms of an allergy attack can sometimes be | | | | allergies, look for one with chlorpheniramine maleate as |
| very hard to differentiate from those of other ailments. | | | | its main active ingredient. Chlorpheniramine maleate has |
| Its symptoms can be erroneously diagnosed as those | | | | the benefit of being certified as the oldest and safest |
| from the common cold or a food intolerance, to name | | | | allergy drugs ever to hit the market. It can effectively |
| a few. For these reasons, most doctors advocate that | | | | control classical hay fever symptoms such as runny |
| allergies be properly diagnosed by an experienced | | | | nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. |
| allergist to avoid taking in the wrong medication. Don't | | | | Antihistamine Regimen to Prevent Allergy Attacks |
| even try to self-medicate since it is known to cause | | | | Doctors agree that allergy attacks can be prevented |
| more harm than good. | | | | by adopting an antihistamine regimen before the onset |
| You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain in going to | | | | of the allergy season. Prevent those discomforting |
| the doctor, so why wouldn't you? Not only will you get | | | | allergy attacks by following the steps outlined below. |
| the correct diagnosis for your ailment but you will also | | | | . Start off your routine by taking at least one-fourth of |
| be prescribed with the appropriate medications to | | | | the recommended dosage as indicated in the package |
| ease and eliminate the discomforting symptoms as | | | | labels. Since antihistamines can cause drowsiness, it is |
| well. | | | | advisable to start taking the medication in the evenings. |
| Mild Allergies and Antihistamines | | | | . Gradually increase the dosage as you begin to |
| Taking antihistamines can be an economical and | | | | tolerate the effects of the medication. This will |
| effective means to relieve the symptoms of the | | | | eventually come at approximately a week or two |
| allergy attack and end your woes. | | | | after you started your routine. By then, you can up the |
| For most mild allergies such as hay fever or an allergy | | | | dosage by taking in two 12 milligram doses of |
| to animal hair, the symptoms can be successfully | | | | antihistamine daily (one in the morning and another one |
| controlled by taking non-prescription (over-the-counter) | | | | during the evening). Studies show that significant relief |
| antihistamines. But as diligent consumers, it is best to | | | | from allergy symptoms can be achieved by taking this |
| secure your doctor's approval and/or recommendation | | | | much dosage of antihistamine. |
| before taking the medication (or any other medication) | | | | By following these recommendations, you can say |
| to avoid the possibility of any medical complications. | | | | goodbye to your allergy attacks forever! |
| However, it is sad to note that most people | | | | |