stamich0830 0 Posted April 4, 2010 i'm not sure what I'm allowed to take for allergy medication. I'm 2 months banded and my allergies have really started to be bad this week. Can anybody give me any suggestions please?!?! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bambam 0 Posted April 4, 2010 I don't have allergies but my doctor's office encourages me to take liquid Benadryl if I have a stuck episode bad enough that I have swelling. It helps with the swelling in the those instance, but am guessing it would be perfect for your alleriges. I buy the Children's medication, but there is adult dosing listed on the packaging as well. HTH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocoabean 430 Posted April 4, 2010 A quick call to your doctor's office should be able to clear the question up. I take Pseudofed when my sinuses are stuffy. The pills are tiny. Since the band doesn't mess with absorption, as long as the pills aren't horse chokers that will get stuck on the way down, I don't see a problem taking what you usually take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding me 1 Posted April 5, 2010 There is also Zyrtec liquid that is good and it is not suppose to make you sleepy or wire you. I give it to my kids and it is over the counter and they have no side effect from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayeyarnell 0 Posted April 5, 2010 There is also Zyrtec liquid that is good and it is not suppose to make you sleepy or wire you. I give it to my kids and it is over the counter and they have no side effect from it. I called my Dr. office and they said any over the counter that does not have NSAIDs would be OK. Some comes in liquid form so no pill to crush. You can not crush the extended release tabs. Check with pharmcy if unsure.:smile2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoping4LB 0 Posted April 5, 2010 I take Zyrtec every day (BAD allergies) and have had no problem swallowing the pills. They're pretty small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeDaysLong 0 Posted April 5, 2010 Zyrtec D (Or generic Version - half the price) best allergy med I have EVER taken...and I have tried them ALL. Zyrtec is a small pill...plus like someone said it is now in liquid form... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenClaw779 2 Posted April 5, 2010 Generic Zyrtec - been using it for years (daily) and it's tiny enough to go right through. Nasal Crom is another good choice - but it's really just for your nose(obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted April 5, 2010 I have no trouble with Zyrtec or Telfast, normal hayfever type meds. They're tiny pills, can even swallow them without liquid. the only medication trouble I've had in four years is once or twice, I really have needed an anti inflammatory and I've felt sooooo like I'm risking my band by taking one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites