PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― When people get a headache, stuffy nose, or sinus congestion, they usually try to treat themselves with over the counter medications. There are so many to choose from. But which ones are the best? Reviewing a survey of 5,000 practicing pharmacists, I found out their favorites. For seasonal allergies, pharmacists say Claritin D is best. It is recommended that you take it before you come across whatever triggers your allergies. But keep in mind, unlike other anti-histamines, it is less likely to make you drowsy. To treat a stuffy nose, the pharmacists recommended Sudafed because the active ingredient shrinks swollen blood vessels around the nose and sinuses. But some people should avoid it. "Those who have blood pressure problems, those who have glaucoma, or if there's a problem with prostate enlargement,"...
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