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Global Patient Feedback for Allegra (Fexofenadine) ( Post a comment )
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I am curious if Fexofenadine raises blood pressure. I have high blood pressure and am hesitant to take for this reason.
48 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-18 15:58:56
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Doesn't seem to do that with me, and I'm pretty sensitive to things like that.
26 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-24 20:09:03
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i have been taking Fexofenadine for a long time and it hasn't affected my Blood pressure
51 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-31 15:52:08
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it has not effected my blood pressure, have been taking it for many years. i am 54.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-16 18:03:21
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i have taken allegra for years and my blood pressure is fine , although i don't have a history of high blood pressure . hope this helps
45 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-20 12:56:42
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I've been on it for a long time, and i take 180mg everyday (365 days/year) and I've never had any problem with any blood pressure problem. In fact I have a low-normal BP.
45 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-20 13:21:34
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I have been taking Allegra twice a day for at least since it came out and I have never ever had even an increase in my blood pressure. Mary Lou
57 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-20 13:52:52
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I have not talked to my Dr. about allegra but the nurse told me that no flags come up come up in the computer at Cleveland Clinic where these medications are in posted in my chart together.
76 year old Female
Posted: 2009-01-22 14:43:12
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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.
53 year old Male
Posted: 2008-11-18 09:11:29
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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.
53 year old Male
Posted: 2008-11-17 09:02:49
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Fexofenadine contains similar active ingredients to Benadryl which is also available under house brands from K-Mart, Wal-Mart for about 5 bucks a hundred.
Posted: 2009-03-04 09:56:02
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I don't know if you have every tried Claritin or not, but there is an alternative to that medication that is a lot cheaper. (About 50% cheaper.) The company that I get the product from has all kinds of great products that are great for the environment and for your health. In their form of generic Claritin you get 30 tablets with the exact same dosage of Loratadine for half the price of the over the counter Claritin at stores like Wal-Mart. It was a blessing to me because I was on 2 tablets a day and it would have cost me $40 per month for 2 boxes. Each box contains only 24 tablets each so technically it would have cost me more than that. You can go to this site and request more information on the products at TX_Health_n_Wellness@fourpointwellness.com. I truly hope this information is helpful to you.
36 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-08 14:42:11
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I don't know if you have every tried Claritin or not, but there is an alternative to that medication that is a lot cheaper. (About 50% cheaper.) The company that I get the product from has all kinds of great products that are great for the environment and for your health. In their form of generic Claritin you get 30 tablets with the exact same dosage of Loratadine for half the price of the over the counter Claritin at stores like Wal-Mart. It was a blessing to me because I was on 2 tablets a day and it would have cost me $40 per month for 2 boxes. Each box contains only 24 tablets each so technically it would have cost me more than that. You can go to this site and request more information on the products at http://TX-Health-n-Wellness.fourpointwellness.com. I truly hope this information is helpful to you.
36 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-08 14:48:25
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fexofenadine is generic for Allegra 180 and you can get it at many chain stores (ie WalMart) that sell generics for $4.00/month supply.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-09 19:21:16
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Walmart does not sell this for $4! The cheapest I have found is $37 for 30 locally. Anyone else know where to get it besides the internet?
Posted: 2009-03-20 07:14:24
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If taken consistantly,it works for me.
68 year old Male
Posted: 2008-09-24 08:24:57
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I wonder if Allergra mixes with Depakote? If I take Allegra regulaly, it makes my nasal pasagges too dry.
Posted: 2008-10-20 17:45:03
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Take is as prescribed.
62 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Do not put off taking it. Take it a first small symptom
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It's a great product for allergies.
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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HAVE NO PROBLEMS PHARMACY TOLD ME ABOUT POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS NONE SHOWED UP
53 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Do not assume that something as simple as an allergy med will not have side effects or drug interactions. Have Dr clarify usage. If it is only "as needed" he should put it in writing.
73 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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When your allergies are as bad as I have them it's a god send to be using this product.
38 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I wish that it came in two strengths. One for every day, and a stronger version for seasonal issues
46 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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i take one everyday
68 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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very good product
41 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Year round, Allegra has improve the quality of my life.
51 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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the sooner the better
76 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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ASK YOUR DOCTOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROS AND CONS OF TAKING THIS DRUG.
61 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It doesn't work as well as Zyrtec, but it's what my insurance covers. It's "okay" but not "great".
60 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have a desire to treat my self "naturally", but sometimes life is just too busy. This product relieves my symptoms within a couple of hours!
39 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have been taking presciption Allegra for 6 1/2 yrs. If there is a better product, I don't know about it.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It may keep you awake at night.
41 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I still have symptoms at times. I have been told that I may become immune to it which I maybe experiencing now.
42 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I would recommend it to anyone suffering from seasonal allergies
40 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I would also recommend it. I take it year round and it helps tremendously. If I don't take it as soon as I get up then the symptoms start in. Therefore, I know it is helping.
Posted: 2008-09-25 08:25:30
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If you take it faithfully, it can completely relieve seasonal allergies.
49 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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