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Q: Do you think the medication Allegra has ruined the name?
I’m really sad because I like this name, well its one on my list. Do you think it would be terrible to name a child this? I live in America so its kind of a well known medication.
A: You know i just hate when people say oh thats a brand of so and so. Big deal unless its like condoms you know lol?? I think its a lovely name, it means happiness which is great for a little girl! 
Q: What is the environmentally safest way to dispose of expired medication? (specifically Allegra)?
Given the stories of how traces of medicines are being detected in fish and local waterways, I’m afraid to flush expired pills (the sewage treatment process doesn’t clean out everything). Is tossing the stuff into the trash for the landfill or incinerator any better? Should I treat this stuff as “hazardous waste” and wait for the local collection of chemicals?
A: Take all unused/unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy and they will dispose of it for you.
Q: Is one of the side effect of the medication Allegra D a bad headache?
A: Headache is a documented side effect of Allegra D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine). It occurs in approx. 13% of all patients who take the medication.
Q: How will an allergy medication (Allegra D) affect me if it expired 2 years ago?
A: the chemicals in the drug can altercate to be something other than what they are supposed to do so taking it might not help due to the fact that the drug will not do what it is supposed to. other than that, you should be okay.
Q: Does anyone have a recommendation of what medication I should choose between Clarinex and Allegra for Hives?
A: I suggest calling your local pharmacy and asking the pharmacist. You might have other symptoms that these people answering are unaware of. Or drug interactions if you are taking any other meds.
Q: Is it okay to take daily prescribed allergy medications like Allegra and Singulair with alcohol?
I have seasonal allergies and am concerned about drinking after taking my daily meds.
A: I have used both Allegra and Singulair and haven’t had a problem drinking wine. However, I never took the meds and drank directly after.
Q: Allegra D (allergy medication)?
There’s two sides to the pill (tan & off white)
Which side is the fexofenadine and which side is the pseudoephedrine?
A: the tan is the decongestant part I hope you aren’t making meth
Q: What is a good allergy medication or treatment for allergies to mold spores?
Please, only answers from people who go through this or from someone medically qualified to answer. And I prefer some medication that is not too harsh, like Allegra! I’m looking for something that won’t whack me out.
A: It all depends on how mild/severe your symptoms are to the mold. I would say start with bleach and kill as much mold as you can. Depending on your signs/symptoms if you are having just nasal congestion try Flonase, Nasonex, or Nasoqort. If you have congestion in the chest, sinus cavities, sneeze, runny nose…try Zyrtec or Allegra. You can also try Claritin, Alivert, or good old Benadryl (all OTC meds). If you having itchy watery eyes…Patinol works wonders.
Either way see an allergist to have testing done to see how severe your allergies are…sometimes you need to have multiple meds to combat the allergies just to function till you can start shot therapy.
Hope this helps from someone who is just about allergic to everything.
Q: What is the difference between zyrtec and allegra D allergy medications?
A: Zyrtec : cetirizine HCl
Allegra D : fexofenadine, pseudoephederine
Zyrtec doesn’t contain a decongestant. Alegra D does.
Both work pretty well, depending your symptoms.
Zyrtec can make a person more drowsy than Allegra.
Q: Is there an allergy medication that does not cause a problem with urination?
My husband took Allegra D, but it caused his urination to decrease and reduced the flow. Is there another type of allergy medication that does not have this side effect?
A: I would stay away from the Claritin D and Allegra D, perhaps the regular Claritin or Allegra…or try Zyrtec? I don’t know anything for sure but the Decongestant versions seemed to list this as a problem more.
Q: What is the strongest – best – allergy medication out there?
Zyrtec and the generic seem to work okay, though it makes me drowsy while at work. I have the worst allergies you can imagine and I also live in a dust bowl of a valley where allergenes simmer from April until September. Anybody have other suggestions as to what medications are out there. Allegra does not work…nor does Claritin…they’re very weak. I’d prefer OTC, though I can go see my doc as well.
Thanks for the help!!
A: this better help casue it took me an hour to type up. I know all of this stuff cause I also have severe allergies like you. I also have severe asthma. I have had about ever medication given here and I am only 16. anway, I really hope this helps you get an idea of what you need.
k, there r several kinds of medications you can use. hey r:
*Corticosteroids help prevent and treat the inflammation associated with allergic conditions.
* Antihistamines block histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
* Decongestants relieve nasal and sinus congestion.
* Leukotriene modifiers block the effects of leukotrienes, inflammatory chemicals released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
* Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
Corticosteroids:
Nasal sprays
Examples include:
* Beclomethasone (Beconase)
* Fluticasone (Flonase)
* Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
* Budesonide (Rhinocort)
* Flunisolide (Nasarel)
* Mometasone (Nasonex)
these prevent and relieve allergy symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. 4 most people, these nasal sprays work the best 4 allergy symptoms caused by hay fever or pets.
Mild side effects can include:
* Unpleasant smell or taste
* Irritation, especially during the winter
* Crusting and nosebleeds, especially in the winter
Antihistamines:
Oral
Over-the-counter examples include:
* Loratadine (Claritin)
* Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
* Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
* Clemastine (Tavist)
Prescription examples include:
* Fexofenadine (Allegra)
* Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
now, the purpose of Antihistamines is to block the action of histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
Blocking histamine reduces such symptoms as redness, swelling, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and hives (urticaria).
side effects:
Older, first-generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) and clemastine (Tavist) may make you sleepy. Avoid using them before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) may cause drowsiness in some people.
Nasal spray
Examples include:
* Azelastine (Astelin)
This prescription medication helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy or runny nose, sinus congestion, and postnasal drip.
side effects:
* Bitter taste
* Dizziness, drowsiness or fatigue
* Dry mouth
* Headache
* Nasal burning or nosebleed
* Nausea
* Runny nose or sore throat
* Sneezing
Decongestants:
Pills and liquids
Examples include:
* Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, others)
* Promethazine (Phenergan, others)
Decongestants relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by hay fever, as well as eye congestion caused by allergic conjunctivitis. Most decongestants are available over-the-counter.
You should not use these medications if you have high blood pressure (hypertension).
Side effects of these medications can include:
* Lightheadedness
* Insomnia
* Nervousness
* Increased blood pressure
* Increased heart rate
* Irregular heart beat
* Worsening of prostate enlargement symptoms
Nasal sprays
Examples include:
* Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, others)
* Oxymetazoline (Afrin, others)
Decongestant sprays relieve nasal, sinus and eye congestion.
Don’t use a decongestant nasal spray for more than two or three days at a time. After longer use, you may develop severe congestion as soon as you stop (rebound congestion).
Nasal decongestants can cause:
* Dryness
* Burning or stinging inside the nose
* Runny nose
* Sneezing
Taking too much of a nasal decongestant may cause:
* Blurred vision
* Fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat
* Headache
* Dizziness or drowsiness
* Lightheadedness
* High blood pressure
* Nervousness
* Trembling or muscle weakness
* Insomnia
Leukotriene modifiers:
Pills and tablets
Leukotriene modifiers are available only by prescription. They’re produced in pill and chewable tablet form.
Examples include:
* Montelukast (Singulair)
* Zileuton (Zyflo)
* Zafirlukast (Accolate)
These drugs block the effects of leukotrienes, inflammatory chemicals released by your immune system during an allergic reaction. Such medications have proved most effective in treating asthma, but montelukast also relieves hay fever symptoms.
Side effects differ for each type of leukotriene inhibitor, but can include:
* Cough
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Stomach upset or pain
* Stuffy nose
* Tiredness
* Insomnia
* Muscle weakness
* Liver damage (zileuton)
Q: heart palpitations from allegra or other meds?
I recently had chest pain on my left side and an increase in my heart beat. I went to the doctor yesterday and got an EKG done and he said it was just the allegra (that i was put on for fluid in my ear) speeding up my heart. Has anyone else had this experience with allegra or any other medications? I’m off the allegra now but how long does it take for side effects like this to go away?
A: Yes, from Allegra-D or anything with a Sudafed type decongestant. They also made me manic so I avoid all decongestants now… it makes the allergy season tougher but it’s worth it to avoid those nasty side effects. I felt “normal” again after a couple weeks. Good luck!
Q: What allergy medication works the best?
I have really bad allergies. I have tried Zyrtec, Allegra D, Clarinex, Clarinex D, Clartin, etc. They didn’t work at all. Can someone please recommend a medication for me? Thanks.
A: Be it to dust, pollen, sea food or perfumes all of us are allergic to something or the other these days. What is an allergy? Well, to put it simply, allergies are reactions produced by certain materials (called allergens) on our immune system.
When someone allergic to a certain substance, say peanuts for instance, comes in some sort of contact with it his body immediately breaks out in a reaction. Of course, these reactions differ from person to person and from allergen to allergen, however, hives, itchy red blisterish eruptions or trouble with breathing, constant bouts of sneezing, running nose etc. are the most common reactions produced by allergens. Although most of us tend to take allergic reactions lightly they have been known to cause death occasionally and are therefore hardly as innocuous as we consider them to be.
Allergic reactions can be of various types and can affect various parts of the body. Here we list some of the most common allergic reactions which affect us along with the parts of the body it tends to affect;
Eyes – any redness, itchiness, burning sensations and constant watering of the eyes can be a sure shot symptom of an allergy.
Nose – in case of an allergy the mucous membranes in this organ tends to swell causing bouts of sneezing, or flow of water from the nose.
Lungs – Choking sensation, tell-tale signs of asthma.
Ears – inflammation, pain, temporary lack of the capacity to hear etc.
Skin – reddish blister or bumps, hives etc.
Methods of Treatment
Following we list a few common methods of treating allergies
1) For air borne Allergens – medications like nasal sprays, decongestants and antihistamines have known to be effective. Also, eye drops can be used in case of itchiness of the eye.
2) For ingested Allergens – in case of a resultant skin reaction use easily available skin ointments which can be procured over the counter. In case of wheezing, choking etc. antihistamines might come in hand. If ingested material is some sort of food then avoiding it altogether might help.
3) Allergy to insect bites or certain types of drug – Injections of Epinephrine (adrenaline) are known to be helpful.
When using a certain method as a cure however make sure to consult a doctor and obtain some sort of an approval since administering any inappropriate medication might prove fatal for the victim.
Preventing It
Unfortunately allergies cannot be completely prevented, however they can be cured by the administration of the right sort of medication. It is also important for the sufferer to be aware of what material might prove to be a potential allergen for him/her. Keeping away from any such allergen might be the first step towards a healthier life.
Q: Can Allegra/allergy medications have an affect on my birth control pills?
A: Problably not, however, realize that you are asking such a vague question (what other allergy meds?, what OCP’s?, what is your past medical history, etc, etc, etc., that the answer is meaningless. If you really want to know, see your doctor.
Q: I have year round allergies and I have to take allegra 180mg every day but I just ran out. Anything similar?
I need to find a medication that is similar to Allegra 180mg. I have to refrain from taking Benadryl cause it makes me sleepy and if I have to work in the afternoon it doesn’t help me much if I cannot function. The medication has to be over the counter. Help?
A: I take zyrtec and claritin for my allergies. They may help you.
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