Question 1

is allegra (fexofenadine) a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

No: Allegra (fexofenadine) is an anti-histamine.  It is one of the newer non-sedating anti-histamines and is used to treat people who are suffering allergy symptoms.

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

allegra-d side effects?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia, jitters: Allegra d contains 2 drugs. Fexofenadine usually has few side effects, but can be drying to the nasal membranes and mouth, and can have side effects, so check further if you have some. The d portion, on the other hand, is sudafed, and it commonly causes jitters, insomnia, fast heart rate, nausea and headache. It can raise the blood pressure and cause arrhythmias.

Question 5

can you take allegra and advil?

Accepted Answer

: These can be taken concurrently as needed.

Question 6

is allegra (fexofenadine) a steroid?

Accepted Answer

No: Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine and not a steroid.

Question 7

can i take allegra with levetiracetam?

Accepted Answer

: Not a major problem as levetiracetam has very rare drug-drug interactions.  But both drugs may cause drowsiness, so monitor if this is additive, and avoid driving if this is a problem.

Question 8

can i take allegra with tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Safe combination: In general it is safe to take an antihistamine like Allegra with Tamiflu (oseltamivir).

Question 9

can i take allegra with tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

: Yes you can.

Question 10

can you take allegra and claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

NO: It is pretty much the same thing not good to double.

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