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Is allegra (fexofenadine), (fexofenadine) taken daily, a good choice for controlling med allergies and chronic hives? tried other drugs but didn't care for them, hoping allegra (fexofenadine) ok.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hives: Yes, Allegra (fexofenadine) will work for hives with minimal sedating effect.

Answered 6/24/2014

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