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    So, im allergic to cats.

    Hey everyone! Been a while, but im here to ask about allergy medication. Iv hade a cat dropped into my lap and i dont have the heart to give it away. That being said i wana know what are the best meds i can take to keep my allergies undercontrol. Its not like my throat close up or anything like that, its just watery itchy eyes.


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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    anti-histamines - but check you are allowed to take them first.
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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    Thank you

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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    By the way, I think you're a fantastic person for giving a cat a home under those circumstances.
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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    Thanks! I love animals and stuff so seeing her go out into the cold would kinda kill me.

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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    I would so love a cat but am also allergic. I take loratidine, but yes - check first. Lucky you

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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    I normally take Benadryl when haveing a attck, but id reather not be knocked on my but form the drowsiness xD

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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    Quote Originally Posted by fma11122345 View Post
    I normally take Benadryl when haveing a attck, but id reather not be knocked on my but form the drowsiness xD
    Newer antihistamines such as *acrivastine (Semprex), *cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin) are usually much less sedating than Benadryl (diphenhydramine - in the US + Canada, not elsewhere) and other first generation antihistamines. Check with your pharmacist if you are taking any other medication, including herbal supplements.

    * confusingly, the active ingredient in UK Benadryl formulations is either acrivastine or cetirizine

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    Re: So, im allergic to cats.

    Quote Originally Posted by Scass View Post
    I would so love a cat but am also allergic. I take loratidine, but yes - check first. Lucky you
    I take that for the itching I get from my BP med. It's one that has little interaction with anything and is very safe.

    Well done OP for giving the cat a home!
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