How to Buy Allergy Medications

Unless you have severe allergies, you can usually treat allergy symptoms with over-the-counter allergy medications. Allergy symptoms can be reduced by using an antihistamine and/or a decongestant. An antihistamine blocks the body from responding to an allergen while a decongestant clears the nasal passages.

Instructions

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  Purchase allergy medicines from a pharmacy. Chain retailers that have a pharmacy department also sell allergy medications. For the cheapest prices, check out Target and Wal-Mart.

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  Buy in bulk online. If you need a large amount of allergy medicine to last through the season, purchase a bulk supply from an online drugstore, like Drugstore.com.

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  Choose the form of the antihistamine that you wish to buy. You can get many antihistamines in liquid or pill form.

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  Get a decongestant allergy medicine. Nasal sprays are often bought over the counter by allergy sufferers.

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  Look for a combination allergy medication. If you want an antihistamine and decongestant all in one medication, these products are available as well.

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  Read all directions and warnings before you buy the allergy medicine. Many allergy medications can cause side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness and headaches.