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Allegra (generic)
Generic Name: E: FEXOFENADINE (fex-oh-FEN-a-deen)
Common Uses of Allegra
This medicine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies such as runny or itchy nose; sneezing; itchy throat; and watery, itchy, or red eyes. This medicine may also be used to treat hives and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Possible Allegra Side Effects
Side effects that may go away during treatment, include stomach upset, menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever, stuffy nose, earache, or dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
Do not increase your dose or take more of this medicine than prescribed without checking with your doctor. This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Limit alcoholic beverages. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines which contain additional antihistamines. This medicine may interfere with allergy test results. Check with your doctor for instruction on how long you will need to stop taking this medicine prior to those tests. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. For Women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and the risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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