anything to take like singulair to help eye allergies w/o drying us out? zyrtec, sing

[jenny2008]

anybody hvae any suggestions on what to take for severe eye allergies from pollen? i am allergic to BAK so cannot take allergy eye drops except non preserved prednisol...

anyone try singulair or something else that doesnt dry the eyes? does zyrtec dry the eyes? thanks!!

[oopsiedaisy]

Claritin for sure is drying. Maybe someone else can suggest an alternative...

[spmcc]

Anything that lists constipation and/or dry mouth as a side effect is drying.

[patrick]

Allergo comod from ursapharm does not contain any preservatives.
It is a drop,so it is applied topical. Don't know if it is drying or not....

[jenny2008]

thanks guys.. i heard zyrtec isnt but i dont see how since its an antihistamine..i guess i could try one day and if im miserable take a sleeping pill and go to bed.. AH.... thanks for the replies...:))

[MaryVa61]

I think different people respond differently to Zyrtec. Maybe because it helps the allergies and the allergies add to my dryness problem, so it all balances out. And I take Zyrtec twice per day, rather than once, due to a mast cell activation problem.

Mary

[LauraK]

I have tried singular and from what I understand does not dry your eyes out, according to my allergist.

[Joseph]

Give Zyrtec a try. I have found that it is a great way to get rid of the allergy itch and it is not that bad as far as drying out your eyes. I also want to let you know that if you live near a Walgreens store Zrtyec is made in a generic drop called Wal-Zyr by Walgreens pharmacy. Good luck with the allergies..

[LindaLa]

BTW- my doctor told me at my last visit that sleep aids are also very drying to the eye.

[jenny2008]

i have been on singulair for a week.. my one eye is so dry but not any drier than its been for like 5 months (sjogrens)... anyway no additional mouth dryness either..only side effect i finally figured out is more vivid dreams...
not sure how long it takes for it to fully kick in to help wit allergies tho