Common Antihistamines

Common Antihistamines include:

  • Allegra (Fexofenadine)
  • Antrax (Hydroxyzine)
  • Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
  • Claritin (Loratidine)
  • Clarinex
  • Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
  • Xyzal
  • Most cold medications
  • Eye Drops: Bepreve Ketotifen (Zatidor) Pataday
  • Discontinue 2 days prior to allergy testing: GERD acid suppressant antihistamines H2 blockers Examples - Axid (Nizatidine), Zantac (Ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine), Tagamet (cimetidine).
  • Antihistamine eye drops Example - Patanol
  • Antiemetics Example - Compazine
  • Prescription antihistamine nasal sprays Example - Azelastin, Dymista, Olopatadine
  • The following medications may be continued: Singulair (Montelukast) Nasal steroid spray Asthma medications