The freedom from medication happens after the course of shots is over, and lasts for many years, in many cases for life. The shots are simply extracts of the t

The freedom from medication happens after the course of shots is over, and lasts for many years, in many cases for life. The shots are simply extracts of the things you are allergic to in extremely small amounts, which, sure, you can classify as medication although I think most people would draw a distinction between that and something like diphenhydramine or fluticasone. After the first few months the shots are taken only once per month and typically do not have any side effects, very unlike antihistamines or other daily allergy medications. (In the first few months only while updosing the side effects are typically local itchiness akin to an insect bite).