How to Buy Allergy Medications

Unless you have severe allergies, you can usually treat allergy symptoms with over-the-counter allergy medications. Allergy symptoms can be reduced by using an antihistamine and/or a decongestant. An antihistamine blocks the body from responding to an allergen while a decongestant clears the nasal passages.

Instructions

1. Purchase allergy medicines from a pharmacy. Chain retailers that have a pharmacy department also sell allergy medications. For the cheapest prices, check out Target and Wal-Mart.

2. Buy in bulk online. If you need a large amount of allergy medicine to last through the season, purchase a bulk supply from an online drugstore, like Drugstore.com.

3. Choose the form of the antihistamine that you wish to buy. You can get many antihistamines in liquid or pill form.

4. Get a decongestant allergy medicine. Nasal sprays are often bought over the counter by allergy sufferers.

5. Look for a combination allergy medication. If you want an antihistamine and decongestant all in one medication, these products are available as well.

6. Read all directions and warnings before you buy the allergy medicine. Many allergy medications can cause side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness and headaches.

Tips & Warnings

• Certain allergy and sinus medications need to be purchased directly from the pharmacy department. This is done to to stop abuse of the products.

• You can also buy eye drops to use to control red and itchy eyes that are caused by allergies.