It's a big maybe. As a regular allergy sufferer, I frequently need these medicines to function on daily basis. They're very cheap and effective. Keeps me functioning and out of the ER.
If there was an effective affordable alternative I'd gladly consider it. I'm just suspicious as it might be a scare to some to switch to expensive prescription medicines.
Avoid all prescriptions. Big Pharma's intention is to keep you on meds rather than curing the source of your problem. Constant demand for them means constant and higher profits.
Try various spices and herbs to relieve your allergy symptoms. Example:
ground red pepper or
cayenne pepper will relieve dry, itchy and/or congested nasal passages resulting from allergies. Plus, you get the added benefits of cancer-fighting and general immune-building properties from these spices.
Take 1/4 tsp at least twice a day or whenever symptoms arise. Adjust portion according to severity of symptoms.