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ALLEGRA D
(Fexofenadine)
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY
GENERIC ALLEGRA D
overview:
Allegra D (fexofenadine) is a seasonal allergy medicine
that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active
ingredient "Fexofenadine" leaves you without the drowsiness which can be
caused by many antihistamines.
Allegra D (fexofenadine) is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms,
including: runny nose, sneezing, and red, itchy, tearing eyes.
Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It
works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes
allergic symptoms. Allegra D (fexofenadine) may cause less drowsiness than other
antihistamines.
DIRECTIONS:
The usual dosage of Allegra D
(fexofenadine) is 1 capsule (60
milligrams) twice a day. People with kidney problems should take only 1
dose a day. Take 1 tablet twice a day. People with kidney problems
should take only 1 tablet daily.
side effects:
Side effects of
Allegra D (fexofenadine) may include: Colds or flu, drowsiness, fatigue,
indigestion, menstrual problems, nausea.
Side effects of Allegra D (fexofenadine) may include: Abdominal pain, agitation,
anxiety, back pain, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, heart palpitations,
indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, respiratory tract infection,
throat irritation
warnings and precautions:
If Allegra or Allegra D
(fexofenadine)
gives you an allergic reaction, avoid it in the future. Do not give
either product to children under 12. Do not take Allegra D (fexofenadine) if you have
glaucoma, urination problems, or severe high blood pressure or heart
disease. Also avoid taking Allegra D (fexofenadine) within 2 weeks of using an
MAO-inhibitor drug such as Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate. Use Allegra D
(fexofenadine)
with caution if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease,
increased pressure in the eyes, prostate problems, or hyperthyroidism.
Stop using it and check with your doctor if it causes nervousness,
dizziness, or sleeplessness
INTERACTIONS:
Check with your doctor before
combining Allegra D (fexofenadine) with erythromycin (E.E.S., Ery-Tab, PCE) or
ketoconazole (Nizoral). These drugs may increase Allegra D's (fexofenadine) effects.
Allegra D (fexofenadine) should never be taken within 2 weeks of using an MAO-inhibitor
drug such as the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. Also
check with your doctor before combining it with the
following:Mecamylamine (Inversine), Methyldopa (Aldomet),
Reserpine (Diupress, Hydropres). You should also avoid Allegra D
(fexofenadine) if you
have a pacemaker and take digoxin (Lanoxin). And you should not combine
it with over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants
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