Zrtec Vs. Benadryl??? - Allergies Message Board

REDD998 · 09-24-2008, 07:13 AM

I have started taking Zrtec about 2 weeks ago and I feel like it does nothing for my allergies.Benadryl works better for me but it is not a complete temporary cure.I think with 2 dog's I have pet allergies as well as many others.Does this Allegra work as good or better then Benadryl

gcsjr · 09-24-2008, 11:56 AM

It's hard to give you a definitive answer because people respond to antihistamines differently. Zyrtec is definitely one of the better ones, and it works well for most people. Allegra also works fairly well but is much more expensive because it requires a prescription.

dolysods · 09-25-2008, 11:02 AM

i take zyrtec daily and have for years. Benadryl is temporary and does cause drowsiness. I have a old dog on benadryl and shots for his allergies

Have you tried Claritin yet?

REDD998 · 09-26-2008, 08:45 AM

no,I never have tried Claritin.I think as the colder weather comes my allergies seem to get less serious.