Allegra

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Allegra

Uses
This medication is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery, itchy, red eyes; sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.

Allegra

How To Use

Take this medication by mouth as directed, usually twice a day.
This may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, menstrual cramps, fatigue or cold symptoms may occur.
If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
Very unlikely but report promptly dizziness, fainting or irregular pulse.
Although drowsiness is uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that this medication may have such an effect before engaging in activities requiring alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease or any allergies.
Do not take this medication for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate drug side effects.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may use, especially drugs that may affect the heart (QT prolongation) such as astemizole, cisapride, pentamidine, psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine or amitriptyline), quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone or sotalol.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.