Allegra
(fexofenadine)
Treats allergy symptoms.
Our bottom line
Allegra (fexofenadine) relieves allergy symptoms without making you feel drowsy.
- Price before coupon$37.94
- Lowest price with coupon$9.2776% savings
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fexofenadine)
Upsides
- 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.
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What to expect from Allegra, on one page
Downsides
- Allegra (fexofenadine)'s effectiveness can wear off over time.
- The dose needs to be adjusted for people with kidney problems.
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What to expect from Allegra, on one page
Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine. It blocks the release and effects of histamine, a chemical that causes congestion, itching, and other allergy symptoms.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fexofenadine)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Allegra (fexofenadine) for Allergies
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- Effectiveness
- Full effects
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness/tiredness
- Diarrhea
- Upper airway infection
- Cough
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Dizziness2%2%1%1%
- Back Pain2%2%1%1%
- Stomach discomfort2%2%1%1%
- Pain in hands/feet2%2%
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Risks and Warnings for Allegra (fexofenadine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Taking with alcohol
- › Taking other medicines that make you less alert
Allegra (fexofenadine) can lower your ability to focus, think, and react. Avoid activities that require you to be alert, like driving a car or operating machinery, until you know how this medication affects you.
Common concerns from people taking Allegra (fexofenadine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Some forms of Allegra (fexofenadine) contain the amino acid phenylalanine, found in the artificial sweetener aspartame. People who have phenylketonuria (PKU) can't break down phenylalanine, which then builds up and causes serious medical problems. If you have PKU, check to see which medications you can use.
- The dose needs to be adjusted for people with kidney problems.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Allegraon 2/24/2018Great non drowsy medication for someone with migraines and allergies. Most other allergy medications give me such a bad migraine.38WomanA year or soYear-round allergies
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Allegraon 8/20/2016For any allergies & running nose taking Allegra doesn't cause any drowsiness even in the day time.42ManSeasonal allergies