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Voy R. Nonprescription Allergy Medications. Phys Sportsmed. 1992;20(6):112-20doi: 10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299.
Voy, R. (1992). Nonprescription Allergy Medications. The Physician and sportsmedicine, 20(6), 112-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299
Voy, R. "Nonprescription Allergy Medications." The Physician and sportsmedicine vol. 20,6 (1992): 112-20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299
Voy R. Nonprescription Allergy Medications. Phys Sportsmed. 1992 Jun;20(6):112-20. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299. PMID: 27438931.
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Phys Sportsmed. 1992 Jun;20(6):112-20. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299.

Nonprescription Allergy Medications.

The Physician and sportsmedicine

R Voy

PMID: 27438931 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.1992.11710299

Abstract

In brief The side effects of over-the-counter allergy drugs may inhibit athletic performance in various ways. For example, an antihistamine may diminish alertness or cause drowsiness in a bicyclist and lead to a serious accident. Decongestants are safe, but many are banned for Olympic and other high-level competition. When asked about medications, patients may not mention nonprescription drugs; therefore, physicians may need to ask specifically about their use. When traditional allergy medications might affect performance, a second-generation prescription antihistamine may be a good alternative.

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