Question: If someone is using a nasal steroid spray, such as Nasonex or Flonase, is it okay or even desirable to also use an oral antihistamine such as Zyrtec or Claritin? Answer: Yes, both antihistamines and nasal steroids can be used, depending on the clinical symptoms and the response to treatment.
Can you take Nasacort and Zyrtec together?
No interactions were found between Nasacort and Zyrtec.
Can I take Nasonex with an antihistamine?
Can I use antihistamine tablets in conjunction with Nasonex® Allergy nasal spray? Yes, you may add in a non-sedating antihistamine (like Claratyne) when initiating treatment while waiting for Nasonex Allergy to reach full effect.
Can you take Zyrtec with other meds?
Do not use with any other antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray) because increased side effects may occur. Cetirizine is very similar to hydroxyzine and levocetirizine. Do not use these medications while using cetirizine.
Can I take Zyrtec and Rhinocort together?
No interactions were found between Rhinocort and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Flonase work better than Zyrtec?
Single-ingredient oral antihistamines don’t relieve nasal congestion, and some, like Zyrtec®, may even cause drowsiness. FLONASE nasal sprays are non-drowsy, anti-inflammatory allergy relief nasal sprays that provide more complete relief* than a single-ingredient antihistamine.
Can you take Zyrtec and Flonase in the same day?
Question: If someone is using a nasal steroid spray, such as Nasonex or Flonase, is it okay or even desirable to also use an oral antihistamine such as Zyrtec or Claritin? Answer: Yes, both antihistamines and nasal steroids can be used, depending on the clinical symptoms and the response to treatment.
Is Nasonex a steroid or antihistamine?
Nasonex (mometasone) is a steroid (or “corticosteroid”). Steroids and antihistamines work in different ways to treat allergies. It is possible that some people with allergies will benefit from taking Nasonex (mometasone) as well as an antihistamine pill or other type of nasal spray.
Does Nasonex weaken immune system?
Corticosteroids such as Nasacort and Nasonex weaken the immune system, helping to reduce these symptoms.
Does Nasonex work immediately?
This medication does not work right away. Some people will feel this medication working within 2 days, but it may take up to 2 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.
Is it better to take Zyrtec at night or in the morning?
Cetirizine can be taken at any time of the day. In most people it is non-sedating, so they take it in the morning. However, a percentage of people do find it to be sedating so if it does make you drowsy it is best to take it in the evening. Cetirizine can be taken with or without food.
When should you not take Zyrtec?
See your doctor if your mild allergy symptoms have not improved after three days of treatment with Zyrtec, or if your hives persist for more than six weeks despite taking Zyrtec. Discontinue Zyrtec once your allergy symptoms have resolved.
Can you take Zyrtec every 12 hours?
take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
Can you combine antihistamines?
Do NOT take two different antihistamines at the same time. Instead, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble finding a drug that works well for your allergy symptoms.
Is Rhinocort a antihistamine?
When it comes to nasal sprays for allergies, many types are available: Steroid nasal sprays like budesonide (Rhinocort) Antihistamine sprays like azelastine (Astelin)
Does Zyrtec have antihistamine?
What Is Zyrtec? Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine that treats symptoms, such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites. Zyrtec is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).