Best cat allergy medicine?

Best Allergy Medicine For Cat Allergy?

• I have been allergic to cats my whole life. I recently tried volunteering at my local animal shelter. I didn't even TOUCH a cat, but being in the room with them made my allergies go nuts. My eyes water and itch terribly, my nose runs and gets itchy, and I start wheezing. I'm not allergic to dogs at all. I do have seasonal allergies that aren't as bad, and have taken Claritin for those, with good success. The Clarintin does nothing for those. I've tried Benedril, but it just makes me fall asleep. Are there any good allergy medicines that work wonders for cat allergies? If I have to I'll go to an allergy doctor, but it costs a heck of a lot less if I go to my regular doctor and request the medicine. I do my best to wash my hands and not touch my eyes but its still terrible. I also don't know if medicines treat all the symtpoms, the itchy eyes and the nose, or just the nose. I'm looking for any experiences, good or bad. Also, how well can you tolerate cats now? Thanks!!

• Answer:

  You've tried the 2 best OTC drugs. Benedryl is the best, but it does cause drowsiness. Claritin is the other really good one. Sounds like it's time for a trip to the doc.