ALLEGRA Reviews (FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.2 (857 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ALLEGRA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALLEGRA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | hives (urticaria) | heart pounding harder than normal, whether at rest or doing something simple such as climbing a staircase (I am a 38 yo female in very good shape). Also felt like my heart was "hiccuping" occasionally -- an isolated, abnormally strong heartbeat. | F | 38 | 5 days | 5/3/2007 | 3 | allergies | depression, dry mouth and eyes, irritability | about 5 hours after i began allegra, my eyes and mouth were noticeably dry. a few months after i started taking it i noticed i was becoming irritable for no reason and slip into depression. it worked great for my allergies | F | 16 | 1 years | 4/30/2007 | 1 | Runny-nose, sneezing, animal dander | I experienced Depression, anger, and a weird sadeness. I would have outbursts and extreme irritability with no reason. | It did help my allergies, but it almost helped me get a divorce. This website saved my marriage. I stopped taking Allegra and I felt different after a week. A month after stopping the AllegraI could not beleive the difference I felt about myself and my passions. | M | 47 | 1 years | 4/23/2007 | 3 | Eye & Nose Allergies, Hives | Occasional wheezing that makes me feel like I may have developed asthma, extreme lower back pain, occasional pinching in back of thigh. | Been on it only a month and a half, and side effects started about the same time. Great for the allergies but curious about side effects. | F | 30 | 6 weeks | 4/16/2007 | 2 | Extreme allergies | Most noticeable side effect was severe anxiety. I have a tendency to have anxiety but with the Allegra it was magnified 10 fold. I had a lot of trouble falling asleep but would sleep 10 hrs and still have trouble getting up in the morning and feeling tired all through the day. | M | 23 | 1 months | 4/10/2007 | 3 | Seasonal Allergies | Restlessness at Night, Depression, Change in Menstrual Cycle, Fatigue | I have only been on Allegra for around a week, and the depression is already horrible! I just happened to find this site when searching for side effects, and I'm glad I did. I honestly didn't even think my depression was/could be caused by the medication. Within this short time it has also changed my menstrual cycle, I wasn't due for another week and already started, and I've been really tired all day long. I'm stopping this medication as of now! Glad I found this site! | F | 24 | 5 days | 4/8/2007 | 3 | seasonal allergies | lack of sex drive, unable to ejaculate, depression | it works great for allergies but the side effects are pretty severe...I have taken Allegra during the spring/summer for 2 years and have not experienced the side effects until this year | M | 2 weeks | 4/7/2007 | 1 | Allergies - dust, mold, animals, et | Depression, Fatigue, Forgetfullness, Feelings of Worthlessness, increased acid reflux, facial dermatitis | Thank you to everyone who has posted comments about Allegra and depression. I have been growing more depressed and despondent over the past 6 months or so. I have also been feeling physically like I'm "falling apart" - things keep going wrong with me - respiratory problems, stomach problems, skin problems - nothing serious but cummulatively a real "downer". I am usually a very healthy, upbeat and confident person. I am not sure yet whether it is the Allegra or not, as I just stopped taking it this morning (aftre reading this site!). But, my pharmacist confirmed today that all of my symptoms started soon after I started taking Allegra. We shall see, but I encourage people who suspect this to be a problem for them to do some research on fexofenadine (the active ingredient in Allegra). I had been taking Claritin for years before I switched to Allegra - a financial decision because of my insurance. I'm going back to Claritin. I know there have been reports of d | F | 41 | 7 months | 4/4/2007 | 5 | Bad seasonal allergies | None. Maybe a bit foginess, drowsiness but nothing to impair any normal activity. | In addition to allergy shots this worked better for me than Claritin, Benadryl and Zyrtec (although Zyrtec was the only thing that came close). I love it! I've been taking Allegra since I was about 16 years old and I never want to switch. Once I stopped getting the allergy shots (which I couldn't survive without before) I was surprise how well it worked on it's own! I'm really surprsied to hear all the negative results others have had. | F | 23 | 7 years | 4/2/2007 | 4 | allergic rhinitis | bladder spasms,dry mouth and eye pain.More emotional than usual. Palpitations | Allegra definitely works to decrease runny eyes, stuffy nose, itchy ears, and sneezing, and I being a nurse have tried every single thing out there as I have had tree pollen allergies for over 35 years. Nothing else works that doesn't cause serious problems, like the steroid nasal sprays. | M | 65 | 3 weeks | 3/30/2007 | 1 | Seasonal allergies | Major depression!!! I've only been on it a few days and suddenly I've sunk into this depression. That is not like me at all. I just happened to be thinking about anything that might be different that would cause this. I thought of the Allegra and looked up this site. Thank you!!!!! I am not ever taking it again. I just hope it gets out of my system FAST! | F | 48 | 3 days | 3/30/2007 | 4 | Hives | I seem to be a bit hungrier lately. But not sure if it's related to Allegra. For about two weeks, my lower back was in a lot of pain, then all of sudden it went away. Otherwise, I haven't really noticed any adverse side effects. There might be a reduced sex drive, but I'm not sure it's related. | I take this jointly with Zantac -- another histamine blocker -- and it appears to help, as long as I stay away from processed foods. | M | 41 | 3 months | 3/20/2007 | 1 | Allergies | Made my symptoms even WORSE. | Allegra is probably the biggest piece of junk I've ever taken for an allergy medication. It did absolutely nothing to improve my hayfever symptoms and on couple occasions it made it even worse. If your symptoms are really severe, and you don't mind falling asleep, take Benadryl as it is the only one that may actually work. | M | 25 | 3 days | 3/20/2007 | 3 | indoor/outdoor nasal allergies | very strange dreams, trouble sleeping | Zyrtec has worked wonders for me, but without the pseudoephedrine component, it made me feel like I was in a come, so Dr suggested allegra. I probably will not continue taking it, since it makes me have weird and violent dreams, and I can't sleep well. | F | 35 | 7 days | 3/14/2007 | 3 | sinus pain | Has anyone here ever had dry eyes caused from Allegra usage? I have also had back surgery twice to no avail,,,am in constant pain in lower back,,,I wonder if it's the allegra----I will stop taking it and see what happens... Allegra 100% helped my sinus pain. | F | 41 | 3 years | 3/14/2007 | 3 | allergies | doesn't work as well as benadryl, but I can take it during the day without becoming drowsy. | F | 40 | 10 times | 3/10/2007 | 1 | Environmental Alleriges/Sinus | Anxiety, Depression, lowered sex drive, frequent urination, Agitation, Rash, Dry mouth, Decreased appetite, Dizziness | Allegra did help relieve my environmental allergies, but the side-effects alone made me feel like I was possessed. I didn't know what the hell was wrong with me until I went off Allegra and was suddenly myself again. I would rather have allergies, they aren't nearly as bad as the side effects from Allegra. If you have problems with urinary tract infections, don't take this drug. | F | 31 | 3 weeks | 3/2/2007 | 5 | Dust & Mold Allergies | None | I feel very good taking Allegra 180. My blood pressure & heart rate are lower and very good. Nothing bothers me. Allegra 60 did not seem to work at all. Claratin caused rapid heart rate and premature beats. | F | 48 | 4 years | 2/19/2007 | 1 | bronchitis | Hives and itching on my neck; drowsiness to the point of falling asleep while driving and useless doing any other activity; stomach pain. | I value my body and will not take another of these pills that I feel are not healthy, stable, or reliably treat any of my symptoms. All this after only 2 pills! | F | 57 | 2 days | 2/17/2007 | 1 | bronchitis | Hives and itching on my neck; drowsiness to the point of falling asleep while driving and useless doing any other activity; stomach pain. | I value my body and will not take another of these pills that I feel are not healthy, stable, or reliably treat any of my symptoms. All this after only 2 pills! | F | 57 | 2 days | 2/17/2007 |