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Benadryl - 31
It works best compared to second generation antihistamines.
Actually this is all I have tried so my vote really should not count.
I have insomnia
works for me! No insomnia which I get with Claritin.
Claritin and Zyrtec are so vastly inferior it is not even close. The complaints of Benadryl being "drowsy", are no comparison with how bad tendencies to grind your teeth from the headaches caused by the almost worthless antihistamines known as Claritin and Zyrtec. They are clearly over-hyped, advertising campaigns. I wish Dr's would wake up and recall they once actually took an oath to make people well, not simply manage a profitable business. It's so disgraceful that pharmaceutical salesman do steal the appointment time of patients with their grandiose buffets and endless perks for the physician, with the end result being you get a pill about as effective as the costly box they came over packaged in. While your face time with many Dr.'s is basically down to that "we can learn all we need to know in 15 seconds". Benadryl, and I DO mean...the real Benadryl, not the "new" one. Is vastly superior and unique in the world of medicines. Claritan and Zyrtec simply reflect that the FDA has abandoned their own rule of, "does this medicine do something in a way that is at all more effective to warrant it's release". While the U.S. has fallen off the charts as a respectable nation in health care. It's quite easy to look no further than the connection of the FDA with big pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies taking over the show. The FDA is no longer the American peoples watchdog, it is a money grab scheme. Claritin and Zyrtec are two perfect examples of this. These 2 meds are nothing but 21st Century frauds, with minimal value, and with a vast array of different side effects. OTC? They should be found only in one place, ITW - (in the wastebasket).
so far seemed provide quickest relief
Fast and most potent. Gets rid of all hives when I have them.
It seems to be more potent than zyrtec when pollen is high.
It works, the others do not.
Benadryl actually prevents the onset and keeps it that way. Claritin had no effect and Zyrtec only works mildly
works quickly and reliably every time.
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just works
I get anxious on Claritin and Zyrtec.
Fast acting without the nose dryness I used to experience with Dimetap. I never noticed any drowsiness - although I went to college in the seventies and have a high tolerance for "medication".
It works best
Stopped my asthma
Much less congestion and coughing in the morning.
My face was swollen due to an allergic reaction. Benadryl was able to take the swelling down in a couple of days before I had to go back to work.
Because the only thing Claritin does for me is get me high. I've never even heard of Zyrtec
I've tried all three. Claritin seems to target the nose. Zyrtec seemed to give me an allergic reaction. Benadryl actually targets the H-1 receptors around the body & gave me all over relief.
Because the dosage allows for a 4-6 hour window, I can take more often when symptoms occur. The 24 hour window of Zyrtec doesn't allow for more dosage when the effects of the drug wear off, which is usually after 16-18 hours.
it actually works better than the others. for one thing it does not clog up the nasal passages than the others and it actually makes you breath more easily
Benedryl not only relieves rhinitis symptoms but also stops allergic contact skin reactions. I haven't noticed a problem with drowsiness if taken with food and a glass of water.
Does great at preventing hives when I mow the yard.
It works great for me
Seems to work better on my random rashes/hives and my itchy throat/nose/eyes....problem is, it makes me very sleepy and dopey. The other 2 work fine for nasal and eye allergy symptoms....not as well on rashes/hives
it knocks the symptom out quickly. most of the time I only need to take one 25mg. capsule. very rarely will I need to take another. plus I like that it wears of in 4 hours, because I can decide if I should take another, or my symptoms are gone. Thank you
It is more effective in keeping my skin rashes at bay.
Benadryl seems to provide quicker/effective relief.
I tired all these meds and non work as well as benadryl, the only thing is that it causes drowisness but i enjoy that side effect as it helps me sleep with my allergies but not very fun during the day but its still a good trade off, drowsiness for relive of my horrible allergies
Claritin - 8
I have tried Zytrec and benadryl, but to no relief, Clairitin seems to help the most!
I tried zyrtec,felt it had more side effects than claritin. Ihave a lot of reactions to meds,and am very concerned about side affects of medicines. I am to concerned about side affects to try benadryl, my daughter uses benadryl and is out in no time. I don!t like that,and I am scared of benadryl.
I used this today and i tried benadryl
The others make me tired and cranky
non sedative
I had runny nose and sniffles all day. I went through a whole box of Kleenex. When I got home I took one Claritin pill and by bed time it was over.
Because that's the one that I started using about 3 years after moving to Hawaii
I've tried Benadryl and it makes me feel sicker than if I were to not take it, sweat profusely and become dehydrated, even though drinking a significant amount of water. I do get sleep with Claritin, but don't notice other side effects as much. I feel Zyrtec is too new to try at this time. I will wait awhile to find out how it impacts others before trying it as a regular medicine for my allergies.
Zyrtec - 22
effective relief and last longer than Benadryl
Simple - the others don't work for me!
non drowsy and lasts longer
Fewer side effects for me.
Too many side effects with Claritin
Less drowsy
because
because the other 2 don't!
It not only stops the sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, but also stops the itching!
Fewer side affects
you only take it once a day and no drowsiness.
Just does miracles
Severe allergies, asthma
Generic version works well. Works better than the others for clearing up and minimizing Sx.
seems to work better
Benadryl induces fatigue precluding use at work.
Claritin does not seem to reduce allergic symptoms.
the other two did not work compared to Zyrtec-D
along with nose spray helps with my eyes not watering and i am breathing much better...
I've tried all 3 meds, and Zyrtec relieved the symptoms better than Claratin, which I found to be the least effective.
To me the best
Good stuff
Non drowsy and quick to releave symptoms
