Question 1

cut a 180 mg allegra (fexofenadine) pill is okay versus taking 12hr 60mg?

Accepted Answer

No: The allergra 180mg tablet was developed as a once a day tablet and not scored to be divided. Splitting this tablet in half will alter the pharmacokinetics of its absorption.

Question 2

i accidently took a 2nd allegra (fexofenadine) not realizing it was a 24 hr dose 180 mg. am i in real trouble?

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine): You should be fine. It can make one drowsy at higher doses.

Question 3

is it possible to become adjusted to allegra (fexofenadine) (fexofenadine hci (180 mg)) so that it becomes less effective over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No antihistamine is perfect and it can lose its effectiveness over time in some individuals.

Question 4

can i take more than one allegra (fexofenadine) 180 24 hour tablet per day?  for how long can i take this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can for a day or two, depending on why you need it for, if longer you need a doctor to look at you, you might need additional/different medicine, an allergist can help, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck,

Question 5

i took 1 180 mg allegra (fexofenadine) at 7:00 am and accidentally took another at 1:15 pm. could this be a problem? i am a 64 year old adult male weighing 275 lbs.

Accepted Answer

No: Other than the possibility of being slightly more sedating it shouldn't be a problem. Higher doses of Allegra (fexofenadine) are often prescribed when the condition is not responding to 180 mg.

Question 6

can i take allegra 120 twice a day .

Accepted Answer

Most likely: But this would make side effects more likely - dry mouth and eyes for example, perhaps sedation / tiredness. Might think of mixing medicines from different classes if bad allergies are the issue. A primary care provider can help in this regard.

Question 7

is expired allegra (fexofenadine) safe?

Accepted Answer

Expired medication: Typically, when a medication expires, it's because it loses its potency or effectiveness.  There are some medications that, with time, do breakdown with time into harmful substances.  Check with your pharmacist to make sure.  I would not recommend taking any expired medication.

Question 8

can allegra 12 hr tablet be cut in half?

Accepted Answer

Allegra:  Allegra tablet can be cut. Allegra D should not be cut, chewed or crushed. It should be taken whole. Allegra  gelcap  should not be cut, chewed or crushed either.

Question 9

what if i took two allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Avoid doing this: Allegra (fexofenadine) is sold in both 60 mg doses taken twice a day, and a 180 mg dose taken once a day.  There is not good data on taking twice the dose at one time.  Avoid doing it.  If your allergy symptoms are not controlled with the fda recommended dosing, see an allergist.  There are certain situations when i prescribe other dosing.

Question 10

how fast does allegra (fexofenadine) work?

Accepted Answer

20-30 minutes: Oral antihistamines like Allegra (fexofenadine) need to be absorbed by the digestive system and distributed thru the body before they are effective--about 20-30 minutes. This lag time is usually acceptable for minor allergy symptoms. But if you have asthma, swelling in the throat, or anaphylaxis, taking a quick-acting rescue med like Epinephrine or albuterol can be life-saving. Ask your doctor for more info.

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Is it possible to become adjusted to allegra (fexofenadine) (fexofenadine hci (180 mg)) so that it becomes less effective over time?

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Can i take more than one allegra (fexofenadine) 180 24 hour tablet per day? for how long can i take this?

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I took 1 180 mg allegra (fexofenadine) at 7:00 am and accidentally took another at 1:15 pm. could this be a problem? i am a 64 year old adult male weighing 275 lbs.

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Can i take allegra 120 twice a day .

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Is expired allegra (fexofenadine) safe?

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Can allegra 12 hr tablet be cut in half?

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