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Can I take an over the counter decongestant (PE) along with a Claritin D 24? I have a terrible cold in addition to cat allergies and the Claritin D does not alleviate all my symptoms. I bought some Robitussin Cough & Allergy and it says it contains a decongestant called PE. Will taking both of these hurt me?

itsjustme replied: "I would definitly check with your doctor before starting the meds."

formerly_bob replied: "There are no toxicity risks, but mixing PE with pseudoepinephrine (in Claritin-D) is a risk for people with kidney problems, high blood pressure, or glaucoma."

lisa m replied: "no no no. you should only take one decongestant/antihistimine at a time. try zyrtec d. that works well i find."

Would taking a nasal decongestant for two weeks and then stopping cause one nostril to get red and swell shut? Would taking a nasal decongestant (Claritin-D) for two weeks and then stopping cause only one nostril to get red inside and swell shut? The other side seems fine. It's only ONE side...

coolbetcch. replied: "You may have an allergic reaction of some kind. The best idea would be to stop taking it and contact your doctor."

bobe replied: "Yes! Nasal decongestants are addictive. After taking them too long and on a regular basis you become even more plugged up. I had this problem and went to see my doctor who informed me I was addicted to the spray and the way to clear myself up was to stop using the decongestant. The first 3 days I was totally plugged and had to breath through my mouth. After several days of not using the spray I completely cleared up and felt normal again. Now, I only use nasal decongestant for no more than a day or two. You're becoming dependent and must stop using the product. You will feel uncomfortable for 3 or 4 days but everything should clear up. I hope my experience learning it the hard way will prove to assist you in taking care of this problem yourself. Being plugged on one side is how the process starts and eventually both sides will plug up if you don't stop using the product on a regular basis."

mini_me_kristi replied: "A lot of medications recommend to not take them for more than a certain amount of days. Did you exceed the recommended usage? I would suggest you seek a doctor's opinion."

what is a good decongestant to take with zrytec or claritin? nothing seems to work for me.? i take claritin or zrytech and still get post nasal drip, stuffed up nose, itchey throat and ears. My doc said i do not have an infection. The meds i take will stop sneezing but then i get stuffed up. help please

Katie W replied: "Specifically answering your question: the best stuff that works for me is Mucinex D. Heavy duty stuff, you'll have to ask the pharmacist for it since it has pseudoephedrine. It sounds like this is an ongoing, regular problem for you though; I wouldn't want to take that stuff on a regular basis. If only because it is Not Cheap (for an over the counter medication, at least). A better reaction: get yourself to an allergist. It sounds like you need a specialist, not a generalist, to look into these symptoms and test to see what's causing it. They would have better information on what medications are likely to help you in the long run, or other steps you can take."

lizzylonglegs replied: "Eucalyptus oil (one drop) in boiling water, and hold your head over it with a towel to concentrate the steam. It will make everything run!I also use a little vaseline up my nose at night to catch the dust and pollen and keep tear ducts open."

Jocelyn S replied: "Sudafed. Believe me. It'll work. Make sure it's the one behind the counter. It's controlled now do to improper usage of drug addicts so you have to ask the Pharmacist for it."

Kelly Smith replied: "Sounds like you need a decongestant. Claritin and Zyrtec alone are just antihistamines (to treat allergies) and sometimes you need an additional decongestant to help with excess unwanted fluids (which you seem to be experiencing). Sudafed is a decongestant and you can actually take it along with your Claritin or Zrytec. Sudafed is available over the counter but in most states you have to ask for it from your pharmacist, have to sign at purchase, and be 18 or over. If you want to avoid taking two separate pills ( i.e Claritn and Psudophed) you can ask the pharmacist for ClaritinD or ZyrtecD. These are the same pills that you have been taking except have the addition decongestant (Sudafed) in them."

Ivan L replied: "I think all of the suggestions so far are quite sensible. I agree that pseudoephidrine (Sudafed) may well help in reducing the congestion in the nasal passages, so it's a great one to try first. There is a combination preparation with guaifenesin (an expectorant) called Respaire, which may help even more - the expectorant thins the secretions, making it easier to get rid off. For chronic allergic rhinitis (which is what you seem to have), I personally would recommend using Rhinocort nasal spray (an inhaled steroid) to control the inflammation, and using Otrivin nasal (an inhaled decongestant) on top when the symptoms are particularly bad. The cornerstone of managing allergic diseases is avoidance of triggers - so if you can identify things that make it worse, it would be beneficial if you can avoid them (which is not always possible...)."

What is a good, OTC allergy decongestant? I've tried Claritin-D, Benedryl Allergy, Sudafed Allergy, and Zyrtec. Claritin and Sudafed didn't work, and Benedryl and Zyrtec worked a little. What is a good OTC allergy decongestant? I haven't tried Zyrtec-D or Allegra. Are those any good? Thanks.

angelgirl replied: "I take sudafed and zyrtec. It works awesome for me. If you are stuffy in you nose ,try a nose spray with a decongestant in it . But, don't use it for long, as you can become dependent on it."

How do I relieve sinus pressure after using a decongestant that isn't working? I took my usual 24 hour Claritin-D this morning (with the old formula, Pseudoephedrine sulfate, not the Phenylephrine HCl) and it is not working at all (which is very strange because it has been working fine for almost a month). Anyone have an effective ways to relieve the pressure/congestion that doesn't involve medicine?

Kasi replied: "Hot shower/Steam bath"

Ratty Fan replied: "Try using a netty pot -- it was on Oprah. It helps relieve sinus congestion. Something that is similar but works even a bit better (though its less comfortable), is a salt-water snuff. Basically you get some water in your hand and put a bit of salt in it and then sniff it up your nose. It'll help clear things out."

icygravee replied: "Don't do the steam thing, because that only (to me) makes me way more congested. I don't take claritin, it doesn't work. Zrytec works better and try going to the doctor and ask them about Nasonex, I use that nasal spray, zrytec, and singulair every night, and I rarely have a stuffy nose now."

Ask M replied: "try mucinex d instead, that works better for me than Claritin D, I also use vicks vapor rub wait until it is good and "burning" then take a really long hot shower (or put your head over steam with a towel."

Is it safe to take a decongestant everyday? I am always congested, due to allergies. I also snore, extremely loud, which is caused by my congestion (I think). A couple of people suggest simply taking Claritin-D, which does help better than anything else I've taken. But is it safe to take everyday for many years? I don't like the idea of taking medication for an extended period of time, but I'm told it is safe. Second opinion?

Andee replied: "Read the information on the Claritin-D package. It will tell you in the warnings section whether or not you should only take it for a few days at a time."

Sexy dude replied: "it is unlikely that you have allergies all year long, so you should only take the medicine when you have the reaction, there is no need to take it everyday even when you don't have the allergy if you do have allergy everyday, then you should check your living enviorment, maybe it is the pets that you have, the furniture, the wet basement, etc"

Anna J replied: "Yes you can take them once a day. My allergy doctor told me that this is supposed to be a really bad year for allergies (in the Dallas area) so I could actually take them twice a day. As for snoring, get a saline solution nasal spray (generic brand will do) and do two puffs twice a day in each nostril. Put your chin to your chest and breath in as the spray goes inside. This will help open nasal passages and clean out nasal cavities. Also, the Breathe Right nose strips really help at nighttime. Good luck."

Claritin for baby with congestion? I had an upper respiratory infection that I passed along to my 14 month old. He's had chest and head congestion, runny nose and crusty eyes for over a week now. I took him to the doctor and he said he was going to prescribe a decongestant, then gave him Claritin (well a prescription, but it is the same thing). The bottle says it's for runny nose, itchy watery eyes, but not congestion or coughing. What do you guys think? Has your child ever been given an antihistimine for a cold?

Volks replied: "Unless your baby is truly miserable and can't breathe, I wouldn't give him any medication. These medications can be dangerous for some babies so it's best not to give them unless they're really necessary."

SS replied: "Call the doctor back ask him to prescribe some medicine for a nebulazer. They work the best on congestion and coughing. Also you should get something like the baby vac with saline water(it's a small tube that clear the babies nose..so they breath better, just like the one in the doc office, but this cost only $20.) Your baby will be able to breath and sleep better."

Erin H replied: "My doctor suggested OTC claritin for my son at 6 months since he has terrible allergies. It does help with congestion, as its usually is the result of a runny nose, etc. But it was given for allergies, not a cold. You might try just a lot of saline drops in the nose, some suctioning (too much can irritate them), and lots of TLC if you aren't comfortable with it."

Fluid in the middle ear in adult (otitis serous). How to treat at home? I went to the doctor today and learned I have otitis serous or fluid in the middle ears. They cleaned and flushed my ears and a lot of really dark, gross wax that was impacted came out. The nurse practitioner told me to take a decongestant like Claritin-D but I cannot stand products that contain pseudoephederine and was hoping for a natural remedy. She said no antibiotics were necessary because the ears aren't infected. Can I just leave it alone and it will go away? I have Murine Ear Wax Removal drops, but I don't see how they could help because the wax was removed and now there's just the fluid in the middle ear area that needs to drain/dry up. Any tips or advice? I'd prefer not to take medicine for this if at all possible but would like something to expedite the healing process. Although my ears don't feel as clogged as they did before the wax was removed, I can definitely feel the fluid in there which is a bit uncomfortable. Thanks!

norelief13 replied: "Yes. You can purchase a steam vapor device. There is a small type that you can get and you put your mouth and nose right into it and the vapor helps this problem. I think it is made by the Vicks company, and you can also put mentholatum pads into it to open up more. Also ocean spray nasal spray in between steaming. The other choice is the Afrin type decongestant nasal spray to use for 3 or 4 days to really open up the passageways."

Thin Kaboudit replied: "You should certainly ignore your doctor's advice on what medicine to use, and follow the advice of complete strangers on Yahoo!Answers, yeah, that makes sense... Which "unnatural" ingredients is it that you imagine medicines are made out of, exactly?"

christine w replied: "do what your doctor tells you.My daughter had ear problems,and her father was home curing it.Guess what ,she lost her ear-wax for a year,it ended up going to a specialist for 2 years to get her ears back to normal.Dont be foolish and take the chance.take this advice please from some one who has become deaf in one ear due to other causes.ou cant buy new hearing."

carebearny1999 replied: "I constantly have fluid in my ear, I'm going to ask the Dr. if he can flush mine! (He never offers help!) To help the fluid drain, put some ben-gay behind your ears. It warms the area and lets it drain naturally. It's a safe, somewhat effective (I can't tell--I'm so blocked up!) remedy that may work for you. My sister learned the trick while working at a nursing home. The other one that I know works is sucking on a lemon--the sour response makes the tube open just a tiny bit more or something 'cause you can feel it draining!"

ilovejesus4167 replied: "hi i have the same problem, the doc gave me zyrtec, I also cannot take anything with pseudoephederine . if you try regular claritin that one doesnt have pseudoephederine but claritin-d does have pseudoephederine . try zyrtec the doc says ts supposed to dry out the fluid, i hope it does i am going crazy too."

with asthma can you use a decongestant to help the child breathe better? ok so my son gets asthma whenever he gets a cold, so i was wondering would it help if i used a decongestant like claritin or something to help him breathe? since it sounds all mucosy in his chest when he wheezes. from how the doctor described it the actual asthma is when the bronchials feel attacked so they react and begin to squeeze close, making it hard to breathe. so just maybe might the decongestant make it better?? thank you i just don't have much experience with this at all

Ingrid replied: "I am a Nurse and I must tell you that Asthma is nothing to play with. Consult a Pediatrician and NEVER give your child anyting without consulting a physician. Many medications, prescribed or over the counter can can cause Asthma Attacks and those can be deadly. If you have no insurance or money to pay for a Doctor, go to an Emergency room. Please, please follow my advise."

Arash A replied: "HI ANTI HISTAMINES GROUP LIKE decongestant OR LORATEDINE..,THEY CAN ONLY MAKE MUCOUS IN HIS BRUNCH LESS I MEAN THEY HAVE EFFECT ON MUCOUS OR EXUDATE ,((BUT WHEN SOMEONE GETS ASTHMA WE HAVE SPASM IN HIS OR HER BRUNCH AND ANTIHISTAMINES CANT HELP AND WE USE TO USE SPASMOLITIC DRUGS LIKE VENTOLIN AND THE OTHERS THEY ARE ANTI SPASMS ,GOOD LUCK"

For the past month, my nose has alternated from being runny to being congested. Any suggestions? I've tried Allegra D, Claritin D, Saline Spray, Nasal Decongestant Spray, as well as some prescribed medicine from my doctor. Anybody have any home remedies or a medicine that is GUARANTEED to work? Thanks.

braingamer replied: "Sounds like you're rebounding from too many medications. Talk to your doctor. Meanwhile, for congestion eat LOTS of hot/spicy foods like hot wings, horseradish, hot peppers, etc. - stuff that will get things moving. And, keep the tissues handy - you'll need them."

garciajennifer@att.net replied: "First, get a humidifier. Then, look into buying a neddy (sp?) pot. I have been hearing a lot about them lately and they are said to work wonders for people with sinus problems. All it is is a little pot that is kind of shaped like a genie's lamp. You put warm saline in it and while you're bending down and keeping your face horizontal over a bowl or the sink, you pour the saline into each nostril. It doesn't go down your throat, instead it goes deep into your sinuses and cleans them. Dr. Oz showed it on Oprah a few weeks ago, so you might find something on her site about it."

goody_guy2002 replied: "I can definitely say that consuming LOTs of hot spicy food is not going help. All peppers are not equally beneficial. The most commonly used red pepper, green chillies etc are in fact not beneficial to the body. Consult an ayurvedic physician if you have someone nearby or check with a homeopath. In the meanwhile, you can boil water with holy basil leaves in it and then inhale the vapor (after boiling is complete) to get rid of the congestion. Inhalation is effective only with a towel covering your head and the vessel such that vapor does not escape out of the enclosure. This is useful for sinusitis as well."

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