Compare Qvar vs. Allegra
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls asthma.
Qvar (beclomethasone) is good for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms, but it's not a rescue inhaler and must be taken daily.
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3.2/ 5 average rating with 35 reviewsforQvar
Treats allergy symptoms.
Allegra (fexofenadine) relieves allergy symptoms without making you feel drowsy.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 24 reviewsforAllegra
Upsides
- Qvar (beclomethasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid, which is the most effective class of medicines to manage asthma when taken daily.
- Inhaling Qvar (beclomethasone) has fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth.
- Safe for use by children 5 years and older.
- Allegra (fexofenadine) is effective at reducing symptoms for seasonal allergies and chronic hives without significant drowsiness, unlike Benadryl.
- Approved for kids aged 6 months or older.
- Allegra (fexofenadine) comes in many forms, like tablet, liquid, and quick-dissolving tablet.
Downsides
- Can take up to 2 weeks for better control of asthma symptoms and up to 3 to 4 weeks for maximum effects.
- Can cause fungal infections of the mouth and throat, especially if you don't rinse your mouth after use.
- Allegra (fexofenadine)'s effectiveness can wear off over time.
- The dose needs to be adjusted for people with kidney problems.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
Price
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$234.35
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Reviews
35 reviews so far
34%
saidit'sworth it
29%
saiditworked well
26%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Qvar (beclomethasone)?
Leave a review24 reviews so far
79%
saidit'sworth it
63%
saiditworked well
0%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Allegra (fexofenadine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
7possible side effects
- Infection of airways, nose, and throat11%
- Headache8%
- Sore throat5%
- More asthma symptoms4%
- Runny, stuffy nose3%
- Common cold symptoms3%
- Pain2%
4possible side effects
- Dizziness2%
- Back Pain2%
- Stomach discomfort2%
- Pain in hands/feet2%
Risks and risk factors
- Effects on eyes
- Long-term use of Qvar (beclomethasone)
- History of glaucoma
- History of high eye pressure
- History of cataracts
- Sudden-onset breathing problems
- Weakened immune system
- Not current with vaccinations
- Taking other steroid medicines
- Current infection without treatment
- Bone loss
- History of osteoporosis
- Taking other medicines that cause bone loss
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Adrenal gland problems
- Switching from steroid pills to steroid inhalers
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Stopping steroid medicines too quickly
- Slower growth rate in children
- Children
- High doses of Qvar (beclomethasone)
- Long-term use of Qvar (beclomethasone)
- Driving impairment
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Brain damage from too much phenylalanine
- History of phenylketonuria (PKU)