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Test Your Knowledge With This Allergy Medications Quiz

Christina Aungst, PharmDStacia Woodcock, PharmD
Published on May 20, 2024

There are many allergy medications to choose from. Antihistamines, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin (loratadine), are a popular choice because they start working fast and can help prevent symptoms if taken daily. Nasal steroids, such as Flonase (fluticasone propionate), are a first choice for allergy prevention. But they can take up to 2 weeks to start working. Nasal decongestants, such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and Afrin (oxymetazoline), work fast but shouldn’t be used long term due to their side effects. Mast cell stabilizers, such as NasalCrom (cromolyn sodium), typically aren’t a first choice as they’re less effective and can take several weeks to start working. With so many options, we’ve prepared this fast and fun allergy medications quiz to test your expertise.

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Christina Aungst, PharmD
Christina Aungst, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019, transitioning from freelance writer to editor in 2021.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.

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