Dave Smith wrote:
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> On 2014-07-02 8:53 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
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> > Doesn't that apply to many OTC available today? When I first took
> > Claritin many years ago the doctor warned me it was a strong drug and
> > to watch for side effects. Now claritin is OTC (and considerably less
> > costly) Presumably the potential side effects are still there.
> >
>
> My wife has bad allergies and used to get prescription antihistamines.
> After a few years they would become available OTC and no longer covered
> by her plan.

Find a good allergist and get immunotherapy, no drugs, no side effects,
just total relief for 90%+ of patients and after a few years of
treatment it's usually permanent relief. Most insurance covers it too.