8000 People Rely on These Allergy Pills for Relief-and They're Nearly 9 Times Cheaper Than Name-Brand Options - Health.com
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Reenal Patel, MD, founder of Allergy MD in Long Island City, New York, said she often recommends that her patients try generic antihistamines instead of name brands in order to save money without sacrificing quality. Because there are different kinds of antihistamines-including cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine (Allegra)-she advises that allergy sufferers speak to their doctors before use to consider potential side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and dry skin. Their physician can also help them determine the best plan of action: "what time of day to take the medication, if they need to take the medication daily or as needed, or which specific brand may work best for their symptoms," Dr. Patel tells Health . "We also want to en...