Table 2Head-to-head trials in adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis

ComparisonNumber of trials (references)Number of patients
Cetirizine vs. fexofenadine231, 321316
Cetirizine vs. loratadine12920
Fexofenadine vs. loratadine233, 361347
Fexofenadine vs. desloratadine128722
Levocetirizine vs. loratadine13567
Azelastine nasal spray vs. cetirizine226, 30667
Azelastine nasal spray vs. desloratadine127440
Azelastine nasal spray vs. olopatadine nasal spray134544

From: Results

Cover of Drug Class Review: Newer Antihistamines
Drug Class Review: Newer Antihistamines: Final Report Update 2 [Internet].
Carson S, Lee N, Thakurta S.
Portland (OR): Oregon Health & Science University; 2010 May.
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