TAKEAWAY: The prognostic model had 78.6% accuracy, the researchers reported. It correctly predicted 82.9% of the nonresponders and 72.7% of the responders. The type of antihistamine used did not ...

It remains to be seen if lower-dose, over-the-counter antihistamine drugs have the same effect. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Take an oral nonprescription antihistamine (Benadryl) or one with loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others). Avoiding scratching the rash. Cover affected areas with a clean, damp washcloth.

Hay fever is a reaction to pollen (Image: Alamy/PA) Non-drowsy alternatives to antihistamines Dr Lee said: “Sodium cromoglycate eye drops are a preferred option among hayfever sufferers. These ...

Histamine is known to play a role in the sleep-wake cycle. First-generation antihistamines include diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Piriton) and promethazine (Phenergan), Dr Lee said.

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Andrew James uses the burner to fill the envelope of the "Aerius" for the balloon glow during the Hot Air Balloon Festival held at Brenner Field on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Falls City.

A. Levocetirizine (Xyzal) was once a prescription-only antihistamine. It went over-the-counter in 2017. Common side effects include fatigue, sleepiness, sore throat and dry mouth.

It states users should "not drive or use machinery after taking these antihistamines". Rodie continued: "Driving with care and attention is a non-negotiable that hay fever can get in the way of ...

One group received a dose of antihistamine medication before each training session while the other group took a placebo. Then, researchers compared how the groups' bodies adapted.