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Texas is just like that. I only have allergies here, too. And, Claritin is one of those meds that you have to take daily...and it doesn't really start being affective until you've taken it for about 2 weeks. Claritin doesn't usually have alot of side effects. I find Zyrtec more effective but that's me. It sounds like you don't have insurance and your family can't help right now. Do you go to school? Perhaps the school nurse can help. Or, you could look into a free or public clinic; sometimes the county hospitals run one, and in Houston there is sure to be more than one public/free clinic. If you are getting a job, do they offer health insurance? It'd be worth it to take it. If not, keep trying the Claritin or another over the counter med that works for you - just remember, you do have to take them regularly and for a few weeks before they kick in. I also find Sudafed effective, and it is relatively inexpensive and doesn't make you sleepy. The more effective Sudafed is the one you have to ask the pharmcist for and sign for it, but you don't need a prescription and it is cheap. Eventually it does get better here...once everything quits blooming, fall/winter is better. Hope you feel better soon!
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