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Allergy medications: Know your options
Allergen immunotherapy
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
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Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Nasal sprays
Inhalers
Skin creams
Mast cell stabilizers
Nasal spray
Eye drops
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Shots
Decongestants
Nasal decongestant sprays and drops
Pills and liquids
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
Content
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Nasal sprays
Inhalers
Skin creams
Mast cell stabilizers
Nasal spray
Eye drops
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Shots
Decongestants
Nasal decongestant sprays and drops
Pills and liquids
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Decongestants
Decongestants are used for quick, temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion. They're not intended for routine or long-term treatment of allergy symptoms. They also are not recommended for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma or overactive thyroid, also called hyperthyroidism.
Side effects include trouble sleeping, headache, increased blood pressure and irritability.
