Question:
I've been taking Claritin for about 6 months now. I was also prescribed
cortisteriod spray for my sinuses. However, I'm still taking an
"afrin" like product because nothing dries up my sinuses immediately
like they do.
My doctor suggested that I get an annual allergy shot in place of all
the above mentioned. The Claritin D seems to work for a while then
fizzles out. Anybody out there been where I'm at and what do you
suggest?
Answer:
I haven't been reading in thewebsite, lack of time I guess. :(
I have allergies real bad too, and I was also taken cleritin-D..but it
would not help me any more. I went to the doctor one week ago, and
she gave me a shot of celestone, and it's working real good. I still
have some sinus headaches, and sneeze every now and then, but I am
much better now. Sure wished I would have know about that shot 2 yrs
ago..
Celestone is a steroid, and it will typically stay in the body for 6
weeks. We generally don't like to use it because of the potential for
side effects, especially when a nasal spray will generally work. Wellington S. Tichenor, M. D.
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