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 |
| 5 | multiple allergies | none | I have no side effects - in fact, I don't realize that it's been working until it wears off. Allegra + Nasonex is my wonder combination. | F | 32 | 7 years | 2/13/2007 | 4 | Dust, smoke allergies | Headaches! | It's the only allergy medicine that has worked for me. I usually end up with 3 or 4 sinus infections during the year. | F | 36 | 7 days | 2/13/2007 | 3 | dust allergies | Severe depression, anxiety, outburst, severe PMS and cramps, unexplained rash. | After taking it for 6 months I found this website and saw other postings about anxiety and depression. I was severaly depressed, angry, very emotional and severe PMS symtoms and had no idea why. I went off the allegra one month ago and all side effects stopped. My depression and anger is gone, no PMS, and rash disappeared. I can't believe the difference. | F | 34 | 6 months | 1/19/2007 | 3 | continual allergy problems | sexual side effects; unable to achieve an erection or ejaculate. Some tiredness. | M | 28 | 60 days | 1/3/2007 | 3 | continual allergy problems | sexual side effects; unable to achieve an erection or ejaculate. Some tiredness. Swollen prostate, difficulty urinating. | M | 28 | 60 days | 1/3/2007 | 2 | Environmental allergies | Headaches, neck pain, anxiety attacks, tremors, depression. Possibly chest pain. | Helped my allergies straightaway and it took me a long time to realize I was having side effects. | M | 34 | 80 days | 1/2/2007 | 3 | sinusitis, post-nasal drip, cough | I would fall asleep ok, then wake up in the middle of the night unable to sleep. Severe headache/migraine. Planning to stop taking it. Side effects are worse than the original symptoms. | Did work well to stop the sinus pressure and post-nasal drip causing my coughing. | M | 32 | 3 days | 12/31/2006 | 1 | Pet and dust allergies | Sexual side effects | I experienced an almost complete loss of sensation during sex the day after taking Allegra. This continued for the entire time that I took Allegra and ceased the day after I stopped. | F | 26 | 2 weeks | 12/20/2006 | 4 | Allergies to mold, dust, pollen | Some fatigue, vertigo, ear pain, muscle weakness/heaviness, stiffness, menstral cramps, spotting, anxiety | I am taking the generic 60 mg. It helps my allergies, especially the coughing & tight chest. But the generic has brought these side effects which I did not have on brand name Allegra. I did experience these side effects previously when I took Claratin & that was why I switched to Allegra. | F | 47 | 4 years | 12/17/2006 | 1 | hives,allergies | emotional outbursts anxiety deppression hyper, we have been giving this med to our son,he has been on this med on and off for severe allergies, I wonder about allergy shots?? | I have taken it on and off and low and behold I always feel anxiose depressed and hyper. Is there any drug out there for people with severe allergies to almost everything, other than Zyretec, allegra or Claritin. Benedryl related to nerve damage. But works, even though it causes drowsiness.We have not noticed any long term side effects. | M | 11 | 50 times | 11/23/2006 | 1 | hives,allergies | emotional outbursts anxiety deppression hyper, we have been giving this med to our son,he has been on this med on and off for severe allergies, I wonder about allergy shots?? | I have taken it on and off and low and behold I always feel anxiose depressed and hyper. Is there any drug out there for people with severe allergies to almost everything, other than Zyretec, allegra or Claritin. Benedryl related to nerve damage. But works, even though it causes drowsiness.We have not noticed any long term side effects. | M | 11 | 50 times | 11/23/2006 | 1 | hives,allergies | emotional outbursts anxiety deppression hyper, we have been giving this med to our son,he has been on this med on and off for severe allergies, I wonder about allergy shots?? | I have taken it on and off and low and behold I always feel anxiose depressed and hyper. Is there any drug out there for people with severe allergies to almost everything, other than Zyretec, allegra or Claritin. Benedryl related to nerve damage. But works, even though it causes drowsiness.We have not noticed any long term side effects. | M | 11 | 50 times | 11/23/2006 | 3 | sinus/allergy issues | nervousness, lack of concentration, anxiety--however I believe that this drug amplifies anxiety for those who are prone to it. I have a few friends who take it as well, and they have not experienced these side effects at all. It doesn't quite agree with me, though. | Wonderful reduction of allergy symtoms! The side effects are a bit much for me, personally. I will take it occasionally, but daily, forget it. | M | 28 | 5 days | 11/21/2006 | 3 | Hives | Anxiety, irregular hearbeat | I was not told by the allergist that Allegra could cause anxiety and depression. I ended up taking medication for that for a few months, then slowly weaned myself from it. I also went off the Allegra for a month but had a recurrence of the hives; I've been back on the Allegra for a few days now and am beginning to experience the anxiety again. I will experiment with the dosage as it really does cut down on the incidence of hives. Am going back to the allergist soon to discuss all of this with her! | F | 51 | 1 years | 11/14/2006 | 1 | sinus problems | Bladder incontinence! It was awful. I didn't realize that this drug was causing the problem until I got it out of my system. This is not even a problem listed as a common side effect. I also had stabbing in my right shoulder blade and pain going up my kneck | F | 41 | 14 days | 10/29/2006 | 4 | Allergy + sneezing | I cannot sleep, very hyper during the day even though I'm exhausted without sleep. Reminds me of when I took wellbutrin several years back and the sleeplessness | Its been nice not to sneeze or have intchy nose for a few days, but I think I'll have to go off it or reduce dose so I can sleep (I'm up tonite checking this internet site on side effects). Hopefully cold winter weather will get rid of whatever brought on fall allergies | F | 45 | 3 days | 10/24/2006 | 2 | Odd secretions in throat | Vertigo, dizzyness, slight nausea. Headaches and neck pain. Unable to concentrate or focus on anything. Dry mouth. Depression. Paranoia. | M | 27 | 8 days | 10/12/2006 | 3 | seasonal allergies | severe depression - feel like crying; extreme sleepiness/tiredness (take meds in the morning); more severe menstral cramps and changed menstral schedule | I have been severely depressed lately, so did a google search to see if it might be a side effect of taking Allegra and discovered this forum in which some people have noted this. Also, after reading here about menstral cramps and changed menstral schedules, I have to say that has occurred in me too, but I thought it might just be because of my age. As for being tired, I typically wake at 4:30am to walk and go to bed about 10pm; but lately have been trying to get to bed by 9 (and am actually sleepy around 7:00) and am sleeping in. I thought maybe the depression was making my tired. I have used Allegra for Spring allergies for about 4 or 5 years now. 2006 has been the 1st year I've needed it for Fall allergies. I live in Austin TX - major allergy city. Note, I do not take Allegra year round - only as needed, so time taking drug applies to this Fall only | F | 44 | 2 months | 10/11/2006 | 1 | seasonal allergies | severe anxiety, crying and screaming from fear of ????, feelings of hopelessness, confusion | It deeply saddens me that drugs such as Allegra are put on the market. I do not recall signing up my son to be a human guinea pig. One expects to take medication and help the ailment not to create a fiasco of problems. Mild side effect...Okay, but symptoms such as the ones that my son expereienced...hell no. Rule of Thumb for the FDA...very simple - if the risks outway the benefits do not approve the damn drug. | M | 13 | 6 days | 10/7/2006 | 3 | hives | fine | better that having nightmares with zyrtec | F | 46 | 8 weeks | 10/4/2006 |