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Posted 5/2/2018 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone take allergy meds daily? I’m so afraid of meds, but I’m having a hard time swallowing due to post nasal drip, excess drainage, allergy symptoms..etc..this has been going on about 2 years and I just need to start the meds but don’t want or need worsened anxiety.. my worst fear 😔 I’m miserable, I want to eat normal & healthy again!! Does Benedryl or Claritin make anxiety worse? I’m constantly anxious so the thought of it increasing symptoms scares me so bad out of taking the meds!
Posted 5/3/2018 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
LMA,

If anything Benadryl can have a calming/sedative effect! In fact some people use it 'off label' for anxiety/sleep.

It is very gentle, but some find it makes them too drowsy...so you'll have to see if a full or half dose, and at what time is appropriate for you.

This is one that really has little worries attached to it...as it is given to children...and has virtually no s/e's besides some sleepiness.

I am sure that you will find it is an easy and beneficial med for your needs. smile

S.C.
Posted 5/5/2018 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
try Zyrtec . its the best for this kind of symptoms. I suffer from post nasal drip also. I have learned to live with it and at first it can be a reason to be anxious for shure. what helps most is Flonase.
Posted 5/5/2018 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Try taking liquid form as you cannot have pills.Flonase and taking steam might help.

Throat issues can be due to anxiety as well.
Posted 5/7/2018 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
I have been using Claritin for a while and haven't had any side effects. From what I have heard stay away from the antihistamines with decongestant (Example Claritin-D) added as those can get your heart rate up.
Posted 7/12/2018 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
I've read here that Flonase is a steroid and can cause anxiety and panic. A lot of people have reacted that way to it as have I.
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