What Allergy Medication is the best for spring allergies?

I have recently, with the on set of spring, started having allergy problems which include a feeling in my throat like it is closing. Is there an OTC medication that works better than other and wont make me sleepy?

My first thought is claritin but recently my doctor stated that he thinks zyrtec is better. they are both OTC. don’t forget to take it daily if u start, consistency is important. or so says my doc. good luck and have a good easter.