ALLEGRA D Reviews (FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.9 (322 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ALLEGRA D with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALLEGRA D | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | severe sinus,allergies, headaches | This drug I cannot live without but on the other hand I cannot sleep over 2 hours a night My allergy specialist said it was due to the allegra-d | F | 60 | 2 years | 8/10/2009 | 5 | Allergies/Sinus/Chest Congestion | So far there are no side effects that I know of though I've been taking it only a couple weeks. | For about two weeks I thought I was sick either with a cold or sinus infection or Bronchittis and thought of allergies as being the culprit as well. Went to the Dr. He said it wasn't Bronchittis, think its my allergies, gave me samples of Allegra-DŽ 24 hour (fexofenadine HCI 180mg/pseudoephedrine HCI 240mg) Extended- Release Tablets, also some antibiotics for 5 days just in case something was going into my chest. After only a few hours after taking allegra-d, I could breathe better! And my nose stopped running/sneezing! It was amazing. Because for 2 weeks almost it was like non-stop! Sneezing/running/stuffy, awful! My allergies have never been so bad. This is August '09 & it started in beginning of July. It totally clears up my nasal congestion, running nose/sneezing, and also helps with tightness in my chest/breathing problems that feel like asthma(in which an inhaler helped temporarily). Normally I'd take Claritin-D for my normal allergies or when I'm around a cat that bothers my allergies | F | 26 | 2 weeks | 8/3/2009 | 3 | Allergies and sinus congestion | Loss of appetite, heart palpatations, spacey feeling, chest congestion, short of breath, heart burn | Of note, the symptoms are not completely new to me (except for the loss of appetite), but I definately notice that those symptoms are worsened by this drug. The bummer is that other allergy meds, like Reactine, make me drowsy and don't help with sinus congestion! | F | 42 | 4 days | 7/1/2009 | 4 | Allergies and sinus infections | Very high energy! When stopping meds, super tired. | I have been taking this for 3 years only when needed and it does help with sinus headaches and allergies, especially during school season. I take it at night before bed and have tons of energy for the day! Trying to take myself off allegra-D and I am so tired and just do not feel right at all. Weight gain for me---yuck! Tried other things but always go back to this because it does work. Side effects stink though! | F | 40 | 3 years | 6/29/2009 | 4 | Congestion | Tons of energy...anxiety....extreme loss of appetite | The doctor gave me 7 days worth of allegra to clear up congestion. The day of my first dose- i was almost immediately anxious and could not eat lunch- I ended up having a bagel for the entire day and just wasn't hungry. The same happened for the next two days. I'm not congested anymore so it helped with that! But i can't get over how much energy I have--and how much I don't want to eat--i usually eat every few hours. | F | 23 | 7 days | 6/26/2009 | 5 | pneumonia | Complete loss of appetite, slight dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, and once in a while visionary hallucinations and colored spots and moving lines (wasn't bothersome at all to me) | I had a severely sore throat, and stopping that drip really helped as it hurt to even swallow at times. PS i drank a lot of coffee (6 shot coffees at that) and I did not get anxiety or have any issues with taking caffiene and allegra d. Overall it worked well for me. | M | 19 | 10 days | 6/10/2009 | 1 | cough due to post nasal drip | Took the 12 hour version. Couldn't sleep or concentrate for 30 hours. Very high anxiety. My cough worsened. Blood pressure went from 102/68 to 160/90 from one day to next. It took several days before things returned to where they had been prior to taking this drug. | Do not recommend. It contains a large dose of pseudophedrine. I also took Nasonex at the same time which may have contributed to symptoms, however, when taking Nasonex alone, I don't have any problems. | M | 63 | 1 days | 6/1/2009 | 5 | yes 12 hour | I've had NO side effects. This is the first drug I've taken without any problems. I've been on it for 10 yrs. I only take 1 tab of the 12 hour per day, on days needed, not everyday. Does give me a boost of energy, less than a cup of coffee. | All doses are not for everyone, know your body, know your medication, and work with your doctor for the dose best for you. | F | 34 | 10 days | 5/25/2009 | 1 | Eustachian tube dysfunction (ears) | While taking Allegra D, I immediately experienced gas/bloating, no appetite/nausea, acid reflux/heavy or full stomach discomfort, & lower abdomianl pain. Followed by increased heart rate, cold sweat, cold feet, nose, arms & hands, dizziness, feeling of fainting, minor headache, sensitive to daylight, body aches/soreness, weakness, tigling or numbness in arms & fingers, & erectile disfuncion. After a short walk, I noticed shortness of breath, back & shoulder pain, light headed & weakness in the legs. | Be aware before taking Allegra D 24hr. | M | 35 | 3 days | 5/22/2009 | 5 | Horrible allergies, sinus pressure | Decrease in appetite, weight loss, decrease libido, Increased energy. | Although i've experenced some side effects, this medication has worked very well on my allergies. Remember to drink alot of water! i wouldnt recommend taking it after 3pm. | M | 26 | 7 days | 5/17/2009 | 1 | Sinusitis | Breathlessness, nervousness, anxiety, sleeplessness, difficulty urinating | So glad I found this site. I was beginning to think I am losing my mind. The doctor thinks I'm hyperventilating. But I know better now. The same symptoms I experienced are listed over and over on this site. It's 4 am, I can't sleep, am hypernervous. Never taking Allegra again! | M | 54 | 13 days | 5/12/2009 | 4 | Seasonal Allergies | Insomnia, loss of appetite, jittery, possible irregular menstruation - excessive bleeding (?) | I'm not sure about the menstruation thing, as I have irregular periods anyway. | F | 29 | 2 weeks | 4/21/2009 | 2 | allergies | insomnia, a high-feeling, unexplained energy and yet no feeling at the same time. felt numb. | watch out for this powerful drug. i used to take the lower dose and just noticed the dr. prescribed the higher dose pill for me this year. i took a pill 3 days ago and am still feeling it's effects. can't wait for this feeling to pass. choose something else. | F | 31 | 1 days | 4/11/2009 | 1 | seasonal hay fever, sinusitis, | Last year took 24hr allegra d at bed time-slept well and worked wonders on my allergies. This allergy season-took 1st pill in a.m. It's 530 am and i haven't slept all night. I have severe sinus blockage, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, anxiety, nervousness, I'm 37 and in good health but was seriously considering that i was having a cardiac event. | I didn't notice anything last allergy season when taking it at night. Took it in A.M. just this one time and these side effects have seriously scared me. I will live with my allergies. | M | 37 | 1 days | 4/7/2009 | 4 | allergies | Insomnia, chest pain, anxiety | It's the first time in months that my head cleared up BUT I was considering going to the emergency room or to the doctor tomorrow. I have no history of heart problems and normal/low blood pressure. I am going to stop taking it tomorrow and see if I feel better as the days go by... | F | 40 | 3 weeks | 3/15/2009 | 5 | Seasonal allergies, Sprng thru Fall | I get occasional palpitations from it, so while I'm taking it I cut my coffee to two cups of 2/3 decaf per day, and that eliminates most of the palpitations. Beyond that, I do feel a chronic low-level caffeine-type high, which isn't necessarily bad, as long as it's not having a long-term affect on my heart... | I found that if I take it right before I go to bed, I sleep like a rock, and wake up maybe an hour earlier than I do in the winter (without Allegra D), but feeling completely refreshed. As for efficacy, it works wonders for my seasonal allergies! It's enabled me to quit asthma steroids, which have much more terrible side effects. :-( | F | 42 | 3 years | 3/14/2009 | 5 | Severe Allergies, Sinus headaches | slight Loss of Appetite, more alert | I love this precription. For me, the positives far outway the negatives. I can actually breathe and if I take this in the morning, there is no problem sleeping in the evening. And I have no more bloody noses from my sinuses being so irritated from the allergies. I have tried Zyrtec and claritan with no success. The only downside is insurance changes, so it costs more even with insurance. | F | 29 | 2 years | 3/10/2009 | 2 | allergies | sinus infection, earinfection in both ears | After taking allegra d for about a week my ears filled up with fluid, horrible pressure it felt like my ears were going to explode. when I went back to the Dr I found out I had a double ear infection and a sinus infection. who would have thought that a med for my allergies would have caused this. Think I will take my chances with the stuffy nose and sneezing! | F | 33 | 8 days | 3/6/2009 | 5 | sinus infection and allergies | Initially, decreased appetite and restlessness. After 1 week of samples provided by my doctor, I requested a full prescription. All side effects have subsided. | Chronic post-nasal drip due to 'generalized' allergy. Finally felt what it is like to breathe clearly! Initial side effects lasted about a week. Haven't experienced any other symptoms since then. I love allegra! Zyrtec and Claritin did nothing for me. Its not coverd by my insurance but its worth every penny. | F | 23 | 28 days | 3/4/2009 | 4 | Allergies, Chronis Sinus Infection | Some insomnia (would sleep until 2 a.m., wake up and not be able to go back to sleep). Also high blood pressure. | Works much better for me than OTC Claritin D. I take it whenever I feel a cold coming on. If I don't, every cold turns into a sinus infection. | F | 44 | 100 days | 2/9/2009 |