Question 1

zyrtec, claritin, (loratadine) allegra, clarinex. other allergy pill options? year-round, persistant allergies. wet in ears, post-nasal drip (sore throat).

Accepted Answer

Avoidance : If you know your allergens, avoidance is the best treatment.  If your use of standard antihistamines isn't helping, your doctor has many other treatment options to help, including leukotriene inhibitors or referral to an allergist.

Question 2

why would allegra (fexofenadine) be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

For allergies: Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine approved in the treatment of seasonal allergies as well as hives. It is now available over-the-counter without a prescription.

Question 3

any dangers of overdosing on allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allegra (fexofenadine) has been studied at very high doses with no clinically significant adverse events.  However, if a high enough dose is taken there may be adverse effects.  I would be most concerned about potential cardiac arrhythmias at very very high doses.

Question 4

side effects for clarinex-d 24 hour?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations,: Palpitations and anxiety are common side effects of the pseudo-ephedrine part of clarinex-d. Dry mouth is a common side effect of the anti-histamine part.

Question 5

can i take chlor-trimeton and allegra?

Accepted Answer

Both anti-histamines: Fexofenadine (active ingredient in Allegra) and chlorpheniramine (active ingredient in Chlor-Trimeton) achieve the same purpose &amp; are duplicative therapy. Of note, there is no drug interactions reported between them, but adding the two may not be advantageous.

Question 6

does allegra (fexofenadine) makes you sleep?

Accepted Answer

No: Allegra (fexofenadine)  is a non-sedating antihistamine.

Question 7

can allegra (fexofenadine) affect pft results?

Accepted Answer

PFT: No. Allegra (fexofenadine) is just "anti-histamine" commonly referred to as "allergy medicine" in broad sense. Allergy medicines do not affect lung function.

Question 8

can i take allegra (fexofenadine) with nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Cautiously: Be very careful as there may be increased side effects like drowsiness.

Question 9

can i take melatonin and allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Supplements: You should be able to take both.

Question 10

can you take allegra (fexofenadine) and benedryl?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Particularly you can take an Allegra (fexofenadine) in the am and benedryl in the pm.

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