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The doctor prescribed me alegra, what is that?

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Dr. David Rosenthal answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Antihistamine: It's an allergy medication. It's spelled allegra (fexofenadine).

Answered 10/13/2013

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Antihistamine.: Allegra is second generation class of antihistamines. In other words, it is like a non-drowsy version of Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) which belongs to first generation antihistamine class. It is typically prescribed for seasonal allergies and various other allergic symptoms.

Answered 12/8/2014

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