I was taking an OTC med but it seemed to be affecting my cognitive abilities a great deal. I have been off the med for about 2 weeks and my allergies are killing
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, You are having allergic problem with dust in the form of itching and Rhinitis. Yes taking anti allergy medication can affect your cognitive abilities. Please consult physician and take proper allergy tests like your IGE level and even in vitro allergy test can be done. There are relatively non sedating anti allergy medication which can help and even if it is necessary to use short term oral steroids can be given by your doctor. This is good that you are taking precaution and avoiding dust this should help you. In dust hose mite is there if allergy is specific it can be treated with immunotherapy. Hope this helps. Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D