The over-the-counter allergy medications are both safe and effective. Steroid nose sprays, such as Flonase, Flonase Sensimist, Rhinocort, Nasonex, and Nasacort, may help your nose and eye symptoms even if you don’t have allergies. The 24-hour antihistamines, such as Claritin, Clarinex, Allegra, Zyrtec and Xyzal, will also be helpful for your allergy symptoms. It is safe and effective to use a steroid nose spray and 24-hour antihistamine together. So, yes, even if you’re not sure, it is safe to give these medications a try to see if they will help. Finally, if your eyes won’t stop itching, try adding over the counter allergy eyedrops, such as Pataday, but avoid taking eyedrops that are marketed for red eyes, such as Visine which can make your eyes worse if used for a long time.