Allergy Medications: Types and Side Effects

Allergy medications are drugs or supplements used to alleviate the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, itching, and congestion.
Category
Drug|supplement
Where to get
Available over the counter and by prescription at pharmacies
Applicable for
Allergies
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Allergy Medications FAQ


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What medications are used to treat allergies?

Antihistamines, oral decongestants, combination antihistamines/decongestants, corticosteroid nasal sprays, skin creams, oral corticosteroids, eye drops, mast cell stabilizers, leukotriene inhibitors, biologics, and emergency epinephrine shots may all be used to treat allergies or allergic reactions.

What are the different types of Allergy medications?

Several types of medications are used to treat allergy symptoms. Here's more information. Allergy medications are available as pills, liquids, inhalers, nasal sprays, eyedrops, skin creams and shots (injections). Some are available over-the-counter; others are available by prescription only.

What is an allergy & how is it treated?

An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen, or pet dander. Learn what causes allergies, the different types of allergies, and how they’re treated.

How are allergies treated?

Allergies are your body’s reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergy symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Treatments include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, asthma medicines and immunotherapy. Allergies cause your immune system to overreact to certain foreign substances. What are allergies?

Allergy Medications References

If you want to know more about Allergy Medications, consider exploring links below:

What Is Allergy Medications

  1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-depth/allergy-medications/art-20047403
  2. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/antihistamines
  3. https://www.drugs.com/condition/allergies.html
  4. https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/allergy-treatments
  5. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/allergies-to-medications
  6. https://www.webmd.com/allergies/antihistamines-for-allergies
  7. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/311845
  8. https://www.medicine.com/health/allergy-medications-101-types-usage-alternatives
  9. https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies

Allergy Medications Information

  1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8610-allergies

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