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Why is "viral infections" listed as a side effect from allegra?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Side effects: Allegra use is associated with increased risk of viral infections and also middle ear infection.

Answered 3/27/2020

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Have had an ear infection in both ears for a week. And now I have fluid behind my eardrums and i'm taking allegra (fexofenadine) d. Not helping ?

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I've been getting allergy shots for 2 years. Every other week now. Still really bad. Dry nostrils. Fluid behind ears, but no infection. Spasms/ Clicking. Congestion. Taking allegra (fexofenadine). Any suggestions?

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Can fluid in ear cause the lymph node there to swell slightly and cause some pain? My Dr said fluid is clear and no fever etc so he doesnt think infection just allergies. Can a node swell if no infection? Said to try Allegra D or Zyrtec. Thx?

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