2024 Rutgers study highlights seasonal allergy medication safety tips, including proper dosing, avoiding alcohol, and understanding potential drug interactions.

Seasonal allergy sufferers often use OTC and prescription meds for symptom relief, but these, including antihistamines, can have side effects, drug interactions, and overdose risks. Experts recommend safety tips such as locking up medicine, choosing symptom-specific meds, avoiding alcohol, checking active ingredients, not exceeding recommended doses, and understanding potential drug-drug interactions. Source: Rutgers University news release, May 13, 2024.

May 18, 2024
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