Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Second Generation Antihistamines

Consumer Reports Best Buy Antihistamines

Comparing New Antihistamines

Non-Sedating Antihistamine

Perspectives on Second Generation OTC Antihistamines

Comparison:
Levocetirizine (Xyzal) 2017
Fexofenadine (Allegra) 2011
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 2007
Loratadine (Claritin) 2002
Ketotifen (Zaditor) eye drops 2006

Allergic Rhinitis: fexofenadine = certirizine > loratadine
Hive (urticaria): loratadine > certirizine > fexofenadine

Children: cetirizine > loratadine
Sedation: cetirizine > loratadine >= fexofenadine

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