Well, Yay! And Not a Moment Too Soon

[furrbear]

Zrytec has gone OTC (Over-the-Counter). Still costs about $30.00 for 45. So, I'll keep getting the Canadian version, Reactine, for $60 for a year's supply (360).

Next up, I guess, will be Allegra (which is already OTC in Canada).

[Edit: Approval was also granted for generic manufacture, so we can expect to see those appearing (and price-dropping) in the next few months.]

Comments

[e-ticket.livejournal.com]

I haven't tried it -- but I may, now that it's OTC.

I usually use Nasacort AQ (which is prescription and $$$), or Clarinex (OTC in Canada as Aerius).

[furrbear.livejournal.com]

Atrovent, Astelin, or Rhinocort.

Maybe I can get my doc to gimme samples of Singulair since it's approved for allergic rhinitis as well as asthma. If it works, I cut those three out.

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

You might still need to take an antihistamine, but Singulair makes a huge difference for me. Now, if only they could figure out a way to do once or twice daily dosing of something that does the job of cromolyn sodium (Nasocrom, Intal, etc.).