The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Allergies

Joe Graedon - April 15, 2024

NasalCrom Is a Forgotten Allergy Treatment That Works!

Joe Graedon - February 15, 2024

Is Phenylephrine a Worthless Decongestant? FDA’s Dilemma!

Terry Graedon - July 1, 2024 - 64 comments

Stopping Antihistamine Leads to Unbelievable Itching

Abruptly stopping the antihistamine cetirizine (Zyrtec) led to unbelievable itching. The doctor who reported this had not seen it in the medical literature.

Joe Graedon - February 12, 2024

Reader Spanks Us Over Phenylephrine Decongestant!

Terry Graedon - October 19, 2023

Show 1360: The Pros & Perils of OTC Drugs

Terry Graedon - October 1, 2023

Stinging Nettles Soothe Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Terry Graedon - September 21, 2023

Does It Make Sense to Order Your Own Laboratory Tests?

Terry Graedon - September 18, 2023

Should You Take NasalCrom for Your Seasonal Allergies?

Joe Graedon - September 11, 2023

Unbearable Itching After Stopping Antihistamines Like Xyzal or Zyrtec

Antihistamines can calm allergic reactions. But when some people stop cetirizine or levocetirizine, they may experience unbearable itching!

Joe Graedon - July 24, 2023

Should Pharmacists Be Able to Prescribe Behind the Counter Drugs?

Many countries permit pharmacists to prescribe behind the counter drugs such as antivirals, antibiotics, and asthma meds. Why not in the US?