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The average iGuard risk rating for Allegra is BLUE. It means that Allegra normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Allegra?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 17,340 patients that use Allegra (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
How well does Allegra work?

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Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
74 %
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
71 %
87%   of patients are confident that the good things about Allegra outweigh the bad things.


What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?
3%
% patients who wished they learned more before starting
3% of patients taking Allegra wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Allegra
Active Drug(s): Fexofenadine
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is commonly used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It works by blocking the action of histamine, an important chemical released during allergic reactions.
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VIEW: US Prescribing Info
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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating (GENERAL)
Pregnancy Category C
Black Box Warning No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved 25 Jul 1996
US Pts on Drug 2007 6,291,021
Generic Available YES
OTC Available NO


What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Allegra?

10%

10% of patients experience side-effects on Allegra


0%

< 1% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Allegra


MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...
FATIGUE
DRY NOSE
DRY MOUTH
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
DRY EYES
= 10%

Recent alerts for Allegra

There have been no alerts regarding Allegra during the past year.

Drug Comments for Allegra (Fexofenadine)

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Question/Comment:

I am seeing comments from people suggesting that you ask your Doctor for more information on the drug. From my experience, doctors, anymore, seem to want to get patients in and out. I have been told that this is because, for a doctor to remain on an insurance companies Preferred Provider list, they need to have a specific turnaround. The best person to seek information from is your Pharmacist before the prescription is filled then you can make an informed decision on whether you aare comfortable taking the medicsation before you go spending any money on it.

52 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-18 09:11:29     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

I have recently stopped taking it after a number of years. Cost is one factor. The price just went up and I can no longer afford it. I also found that it made me very irritable and extremely impatient. Being that I am not taking anything at this time I am experiencing "sinus attacks" on a daily basis that last for an hour or more at a time. I am looking for something over the counter, possibly generic to minimize cost. ANy ideas would be appreciated.

52 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-17 09:02:49     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

If taken consistantly,it works for me.

66 year old male
Posted: 2008-09-24 08:24:57     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

Do not put off taking it. Take it a first small symptom

65 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

Take is as prescribed.

60 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

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