π¨ These commonly used over-the-counter medications may be having a negative effect on your eyes!
Antihistamines, like Allegra, Zyrtec, and Claritin, which you take for allergies, have one of their #1 side effects as drying out your eyes.
π Often, patients come in complaining of dry eyes. We ask them various questions about their environment, including if they are taking any oral antihistamines for allergies. Many times, the answer is yes.
π‘ So just so you know, antihistamines can lead to dryness of the eyes.
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