Over-the-counter Decongestant Equals Prescription Drug In Relieving Hay Fever Symptoms

... There is no significant difference between an over-the-counter decongestant and a prescription medication that costs almost four times as much in relieving hay fever symptoms. Daily doses of 240 mg of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed 24 Hour) were just as effective as 10 mg daily of montelukast (Singulair) at relieving symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and itching, and at improving quality of life for those with hay fever -- without any additional side effects. ...