By Bee, on January 8th, 2010%
This one was recommended ever since I had eczema. Every GP, every skin specialist has given me this. It comes in foil packs of 4mg tablets.
It’s less “powerful”, and only relieves my itching for about 12 hours, kicking in after about 2 hours.
Because Chloramine causes drowsiness, I only take it at night. The drowsiness actually works because I am then able to sleep the whole night through without being woken up due to itching.
Chloramine can be purchased over the counter. The actual ingredient is Chlorpheniramine
Chloramine on MIMS
UPDATE: Chloramine “the chemical” is not to be confused with Chloramine “the drug brand” sold . . . → Read More: Chloramine antihistamine
By Bee, on January 8th, 2010%
I use Zyrtec as an alternative to Xyzal. Since I’ve stopped going to Specialist Skin Clinic, I don’t get prescribed Xyzal anymore. My GP recommended Zyrtec instead. According to her, it has the same effect.
I take 10mg anytime I get a flare up. But recommended not more than once a day. My track record has been about once every two weeks.
To me, Zyrtec is not as fast-acting as Xyzal. The effect kicks in only after about 2 hours (compared to one hour for Xyzal). But the effect lasts just as long (24 hours). More importantly, it DOES NOT cause drowsiness at . . . → Read More: Zyrtec antihistamine
By Bee, on December 8th, 2009%
This antihistamine was prescribed by my skin specialist (at Specialist Skin Centre). I’ve tried many different anti-histamines and so far this works the best for me. When I feel very itchy and a bout of flare up is about to start, I normally pop one tablet.
Fast acting: Takes effect in less than two hours. Itchiness is greatly reduced, and I can feel my skin calming down. And it lasts as long as 24 hours! I try to avoid relying on oral steroids, so Xyzal is a lifesaver for me.
Unlike other antihistamines, you can’t buy this off the shelf/pharmacy counter. It needs . . . → Read More: Xyzal antihistamine
