Q:
What are medications for allergic and itchy skin?
A:
The most used medicines to manage itch is antihistamines. There are the traditional type of antihistamines and the second-generation antihistamines.
Older generation of antihistamines include:
- Chlor-Trimeton
- Atarax
- Benadryl
But these medicines can make you sleepy. So, try avoiding taking them before you drive. Instead, you should use them before you go to sleep.
The second-generation of antihistamines include:
- Allegra
- Loratadine
You can get these drugs without a prescription. They don’t make you sleepy, but the trade-off is that they’re less effective in managing the itching feeling.
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