Northwest Herald May 23, 2008
Columnist Dr. Peter Gott
Northwest Herald
May 23, 2008 - Allergy season hits reader hard
Dear Dr. Gott: I suffer
from headaches associated with allergies and have tried numerous medications
without much success. I’m really in a bind to find something I feel safe taking.
Dear Reader: Allergies and headaches can be difficult to deal with and seem to
affect us all at some point in our lives. Worse still, they seem to occur only
at inappropriate times.
You may want to try Claritin, formerly a prescription medication now approved
for over-the-counter sale. The newest prescription-turned-OTC is Zyrtec. If you
stop the allergies, you should be able to prevent the headaches.
If you prefer homeopathic choices, I
recommend Sinol, which is the first headache nasal spray registered with
the FDA. It is purported to relieve headache pain and also comes in an
allergy-relief spray. It supposedly reduces, prevents and/or stops sinus
pain, as well as congestion and inflammation. It is nonaddictive and
free of harsh side effects.
A pharmacist may be able
to provide more information about the types of medication that will best
control your symptoms and provide prompt relief. If you still have
questions, make an appointment with your physician.