Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications

Antihistamines are commonly used medications for the treatment of allergies. Learn all about antihistamines, including how they work, what allergic conditions they are used for, which types are available over-the-counter, and the various side effects that may occur.

Find out if Claritin is a good antihistamine to take for the treatment of hay fever and hives.

Learn if Zyrtec is a good antihistamine for the treatment of allergies, and read about the dosage and side effect of this common medication used to treat hay fever and hives.

Find out if Allegra is a good antihistamine for the treatment of allergies, and learn about the correct dosage of this medication and its common side effects.

Learn about the various types of albuterol inhalers for the treatment of asthma -- including ProAir, Ventolin and Proventil -- and whether there's any significant differences between them.

Is Xopenex a better medicine at treating asthma compared to albuterol? Does Xopenex have less side effects than albuterol? Learn the answer to these questions are more by reading this article.

Learn about the types of medicines that can worsen asthma symptoms and cause other respiratory problems.

Learn why Benadryl may not be the best choice for the treatment of allergies, and which medicines are better choices.

Share your thoughts, and read about others' experiences, about the common side effects of Benadryl.

Learn about some of the common side effects of steroids.

Learn about what other people are saying about Advair side effects.

Learn about the new warnings from the FDA regarding the risk of cerebrovascular events like heart attacks and strokes in people taking Xolair.

Learn about the medications zanamavir and oseltamivir for the treatment of influenza.

Learn about the drugs amantadine and rimantadine for the treatment of influenza infection.

Alvesco is an inhaled steroid available for the treatment of asthma. Learn how this medication is free of the typical side effects of other inhaled steroids used to treat asthma.

Does Spiriva increase a person's risk of having a stroke? The FDA is concerned about a possible link. Learn more about Spiriva and its possible side effects.

Omnaris is a new nasal steroid used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Because this medication is converted to its active steroid form within the nose, it doesn't have the same steroid side effects as other nasal steroids.

Oral and injected steroids can cause significant short-term and long-term side effects. Learn what these side effects are, and why these medications should be taken only when necessary.

Topical nasal steroid sprays are a very effective therapy for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Like inhaled steroids, many people are concerned about the side effects of nasal steroids. However, like with the concerns for the side effects of inhaled steroids, fear about many side effects with topical nasal steroids are unfounded.

Many people, especially parents of young children, are concerned about the side effects of inhaled steroids. When these medications are given for the treatment and prevention of asthma symptoms, it seems that people have many so many concerns about side effects that they frequently choose not to take inhaled steroids, despite their enormous benefit in the treatment of asthma.

Does Singulair, a medication used to treat asthma and seasonal allergies, cause a person to have behavioral changes or suicidal thoughts? Should you or your child take Singulair? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Learn about the new asthma inhalers and why you may not like the new albuterol that is available.

Xolair is a relatively new injectable medication used to treat moderate to severe asthma. It is the only medication that acts to block allergic antibody, or IgE, which is the underlying trigger for allergic asthma. Find out more about how Xolair works, who should use it, and safety concerns regarding this medication.

Advair is a popular combination medication used to treat asthma. In 2006, the FDA issued a "black box" warning on Advair, based on possible side effects of one of the components of this medication. Find out how Advair works, what the warning means, and whether or not you should use this medication.

Elidel and Protopic are relatively new non-steroid topical medications used for the treatment of eczema. In 2005, they were given "black box" warnings by the FDA. Find out more about these medications, how they work, what the warning means and who should use them.

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration placed a "black box" warning on various allergy and asthma medications. Find out what this warning means, what medications have this warning, and whether or not it is a good idea to use these medications.

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine. Our Drug Interactions Report can help you determine if the drugs you are taking have any adverse interactions with each other, with over the counter drugs or with your favorite herbals and vitamins.

Now you can quickly identify pills that have become separated from their original packaging, or verify tablet and capsule products you may have questions about -- insuring that the right medication is taken to treat the right medical condition. With Drug IDentifier, it's easy!

Important patient information on Advair.

Important patient information on Aerobid.

Important patient information on albuterol.

Important patient information on Allegra.

Important patient information on Allegra-D.

Important patient information on Azmacort.

Important patient information for Asmanex.

Important patient information on Astelin.

Important patient information on Beconase AQ.

Important patient information on Clarinex.

Important patient information on Clarinex-D.

Important patient information on Claritin/Alavert.

Important patient information on Claritin-D.

Important patient information on Combivent.

Important patient information on Duoneb.

Important patient information on Elestat.

Important patient information on Elidel.

Important patient information on the Epi-Pen and Twin-ject devices.

Important patient information on Flonase.

Important patient information on Flovent.

Important patient information on Foradil.

Important patient information on Nasacort AQ.

Important patient information on Nasarel.

Important patient information on Nasonex.

Important patient information on Optivar.

Important patient information on Patanol.

Important patient information on prednisone.

Important patient information on Prelone (prednisolone).

Important patient information on Protopic.

Important patient information on Pulmicort Respules.

Important patient information on Pulmicort Turbuhaler and Flexhaler.

Important patient information on QVAR.

Important patient information on Rhinocort Aqua.

Important patient information on Serevent.

Important patient information on Singulair.

Important patient information on Spiriva.

Important patient information on Xolair.

Important patient information on Xopenex.

Important patient information on Zaditor.

Important patient information on Zyrtec.

Important patient information on Zyrtec-D

Find out if the use of antihistamines could result in weight gain.

Over the past few years, many antihistamines that were once only available by prescription only have now become available over-the-counter without a prescription. Some people may think this is a good thing, but is it? Share your thoughts, and read about the thoughts of others.

Flovent is a commonly used inhaled steroid for the treatment of asthma. Learn about the different types of Flovent that are available, the correct dosages, and side effects that may occur.

Learn about Pulmicort for the treatment of asthma, including the Flexhaler and Respule versions, including the dosage and side effects of this medication.

Learn about Asmanex, an inhaled steroid for the treatment of asthma, including the correct dosage and side effects. Find out why people with milk allergy should not use Asmanex.

Learn if there are any generic asthma inhalers available.

Find out which allergy medicines are available in generic version, which typically means that these medicines are far less expensive.

Learn about the use of triamcinolone cream for treating skin allergies.

Learn about the use of fluocinonide for the treatment of skin itching associated with allergies.

Learn why you shouldn't take Allegra and drink fruit juice at the same time.

Learn about the benefits of hydroxyzine for the treatment of hives and itching.

Learn about the use of doxepin for hives and itching.

Learn about Clarinex, a prescription antihistamine used for the treatment of hay fever and hives in children and adults.