Allergy & Asthma Medications Guide
Plain-language guides to the drugs and inhalers most people with allergies and asthma actually use — what they do, how to use them, side effects, and how they compare.
Written by board-certified allergists for patients researching specific medications by name. Each guide covers what the drug does, who it's for, side effects, brand vs. generic options, and how it compares to the alternatives.
Over-the-counter medications
Generic allergy meds you can order without a prescription. Shipped free to your door in 3–5 business days.
Nasal Sprays
from $14Azelastine
Astepro, Astelin
Nasal allergy symptoms — sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, postnasal drip
Read & buyOral Antihistamines
from $8Cetirizine
Zyrtec
Allergic rhinitis, hives, itchy/watery eyes — daily allergy control
Read & buyOral Antihistamines
from $7Loratadine
Claritin
Allergic rhinitis, hives, itchy/watery eyes — daily allergy control
Read & buyOral Antihistamines
from $12Fexofenadine
Allegra
Allergic rhinitis, hives, itchy/watery eyes — daily allergy control
Read & buyOral Antihistamines
from $10Levocetirizine
Xyzal
Allergic rhinitis, hives, itchy/watery eyes — strong daily allergy control
Read & buyNasal Sprays
from $12Fluticasone
Flonase, Flonase Sensimist
Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, nasal inflammation
Read & buyEye Drops
from $18Olopatadine
Pataday, Patanol, Pazeo
Itchy, watery, red eyes from allergies
Read & buyEye Drops
from $9Ketotifen
Alaway, Zaditor, Claritin Eye
Itchy, watery, red eyes from allergies
Read & buyNasal Sprays
from $14Mometasone
Nasonex
Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, nasal inflammation
Read & buyNasal Sprays
from $12Triamcinolone
Nasacort
Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose
Read & buyPrescription medications
These require an allergist review before they can be prescribed. $49 covers the consult and a prescription sent to your pharmacy — or shipped to your door.
Asthma Rescue Inhalers
Albuterol
ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA, ProAir RespiClick
Quick relief of asthma symptoms — wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness; exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Read guideAsthma Controllers
Montelukast
Singulair
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Read guideRx Antihistamines
Hydroxyzine
Atarax, Vistaril
Severe itching, chronic hives, anxiety, sleep issues from allergies
Read guideNasal Sprays
Azelastine / Fluticasone
Dymista
Moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis — single spray that combines an antihistamine and a steroid
Read guideSide-by-side comparisons
Which one works faster? Which one is best for congestion? Which can you use together? Direct comparisons of common allergy and asthma medications.