Get Informed: Allegra D
Active Ingredient(s)
Allegra D
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. It contains an antihistamine (fexofenadine) together with a decongestant (pseudoephedrine).
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 7:58 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-19 9:03 PM
Other Names
- Allegra D
- Allegra-D 24 Hour
- Allegra-D 12 Hour
- Fexofenadine HCl with Pseudoephedrine HCl
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 24 Dec 1997
- Est US Patients*
- 924,300
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Allegra D or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Allegra D
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Allegra D during the past year.
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What is Allegra D used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 6,100 patients that use Allegra D (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.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies | 100% | 
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| Nasal/Sinus Congestion | 32% | 
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How well does Allegra D work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,100 users taking Allegra D (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 82%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Allegra D outweigh the bad things.
- 3%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Allegra D.
Common Side Effects of Allegra D
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,100 users taking Allegra D (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
15% of patients experience side-effects on Allegra D
3% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Allegra D
Most Common Side Effects...
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Insomnia
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Headache
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Muscle Pain/Cramps
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Allegra D ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Allerga D 12 hour about every other day for a year now. It has helped my Allergies but, now my Nurse Practitioner says she does not think it's good to stay on them for a long period of time. My allergies are killing me. I have been trying nasal spray but, I am suffering. Has anyone heard that you can't take it for an extended period?
34 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-18 17:45:01
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Your Nurse Practitioner (NP) sounds like she or he has your best interest in mind. Typically allergies are a condition that are affected by the change in seasons and therefore taking medications year round may not be applicable. Long term use of psuedoephedrine (one of the ingredients in Allegra D), may have some cardiovascular risk associated with it and this may be the cause of concern from your NP. Corticosteroid nasal sprays are also used to treat allergies. If you haven't tried this type of treatment, you may want to ask your NP about it. Examples of these sprays include: Triamcinolone (Nasacort), Mometasone (Nasonex), Fluticasone (Flonase, Flounce, Veramyst), Beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase), flunisolide (Nasalide), budesonide (Rhinocort), and Ciclesonide (Omnaris).
Since your symptoms are still bothersome, it is best to follow up with your NP to discuss your other options.
Posted: 2009-08-20 22:35:29
Answer/Reply:
I have taken Allegra D 12-hour every morning for over 2 years. Without it, I get migraines because of severe allergies. Both my neurologist and my family doctor know that I've been on it for an extended period, and neither have said anything about it being bad for me. Even after 2 years, it still really helps me.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-24 20:24:34
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Allegra for years. I had noticed that it was not as effective as it used to be, so when I went to my Primary Doctor I told her. She asked me to take Claritan for 2 weeks, and then take the Allegra for 2 weeks. She stated that for some people after a while the Allegra may loose its effectiveness. I have been doing that and it helps. Maybe you should ask your Doctor about this and see what he/she thinks. She also told me to use a saline nose spray which is very good and not harsh on the nasal membranes at all and you can purchase it over the counter.
I hope it does work for you because having allergies is miserable sometimes.
58 year old female......
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-25 09:50:54
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Fexofenadine Hydrochloride for about five years but not every day, only when I have a drainage in back of my throat & constantly clear my throat. I have no side effects. It helps with my problem.
74 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-26 09:18:34
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Allegra-D 12 hour for over 3 years and have not had any problems. I talk to my doctor before I started taking it and he said that there is 2 active ingrediants in it and they are not as strong as taking 24 hour Allegra-D
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-27 15:14:53
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Alegra D every day for years and my Dr. and Pharmacist said it was ok to do so.
62 year old female
Posted: 2009-08-29 10:00 am
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-29 13:07:43
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Allegra -24 hour every day for approx two years for chronic hives. On my last two eye exams, I was told that I have narrow angles and may need to have this corrected. I have been trying to wean myself from taking it daily and am trying to use it every other day.
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-02 17:00:35
Question/Comment:
I use Allegra-D and Flonase nasal spray for runny nose and sneezing (Allergy). Without these I would be miserable.
83 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-13 10:54:13
Answer/Reply:
I personally use an all natural solution. I use Claritose, works wonders for me and my family. if interested call 888-748-7776 and Ask for LaVone. The guy works for the company and is an excellent rep. Plus he always gives you discounts and deals
37 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-30 20:12:47
Question/Comment:
does allegra d cause liver enzymes to be elevated?
31 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-02-23 22:45:29
Answer/Reply:
I don`t know,but I can tell you this just get on ZRII and improve your live.
46 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-05 18:45:20
Answer/Reply:
I know the D (decongestant) part elevates your blood pressure. Since everything is filtered through the liver, I wouldn't be surprised but I don't know for a fact that it does. Have you asked your doctor or checked the symptom list from the manufacturer?
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-05 22:26:03
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Currently, the product labeling for Allegra D does not list elevated liver enzyme as a side effect. You may want to talk to your doctor to see if something else may be causing your elevated liver enzymes.
Posted: 2009-03-08 23:40:14
Question/Comment:
I had a horrible experience with allegra D. It gave me mood swings and terrible depression. I will never use it again.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-01-09 14:29:08
Question/Comment:
Do you know if and when they will come out with a generic form of allegra d?
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-11-11 13:36:01
iGuard Answer/Reply:
The earliest that one of the patents for Allegra D will expire in 2012. You can use the FDA's Orange Book to look up information like this.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/
Posted: 2008-11-12 05:25:58
Answer/Reply:
I know the real thing costs more but you really would not want a generic. I am writing from experience. I had a terrible experience with an SSRi where it was discovered that the generic maker wasn't putting in the actual dosage as stated. It turned out that patients that were Rx'd 100mg of this SSRI was actually getting something a lot less. For me, I went through withdrawals symptoms as if I went off the med cold-turkey.
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-06-05 20:21:01
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Allegra D