allegra-d is in the same drug class as zyrtec-d claritin-d and all its generics. all three of these medications used to be prescription strength. a few years ago claritin and all its products converted to over-the-counter status which led other medications in its class to make the switch from prescription to over the counter as well. allegra and it products have not made that switch yet. it is worth the cost savings to see if another one of the antihistamines found over the counter work as comparable to your usual allegra-d. monitor your symptoms to make sure they do not worsen. both claritin and zyrtec products work relatively quickly. so you would see relief taking place on the same day you take the medication. if your symptoms do worsen then switch to another antihistamine or pick up your prescription for allegra-d.
my health plan no longer covers allegra-d. what else can i take?