allegra and sleeplessness

What is the most important information I should know about Allegra?
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra and sleeplessness. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra and sleeplessness.

What is Allegra?
• Allegra is an antihistamine allegra and sleeplessness. Antihistamines work against the naturallyoccurring chemical histamine in your body allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allegra is used to prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and wateringof the eyes, and other allergic symptoms allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allegra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide allegra and sleeplessness.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it allegra and sleeplessness.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any seriousillness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease allegra and sleeplessness. You may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C allegra and sleeplessness. This means that it is notknown whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby allegra and sleeplessness. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant allegra and sleeplessness.
• It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk allegra and sleeplessness. Do nottake Allegra without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allegra is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age allegra and sleeplessness.

How should I take Allegra?
• Take Allegra exactly as directed allegra and sleeplessness. If you do not understand these instructions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you allegra and sleeplessness.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allegra is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening allegra and sleeplessness. Follow your doctor's instructions allegra and sleeplessness.
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra and sleeplessness. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra and sleeplessness.
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra and sleeplessness. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra and sleeplessness.
• Store Allegra at room temperature away from moisture and heat allegra and sleeplessness.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember allegra and sleeplessness. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose allegra and sleeplessness. Do not take a double dose of this medication allegra and sleeplessness.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention allegra and sleeplessness.
• Symptoms of a Allegra overdose are not well known allegra and sleeplessness.

What should I avoid while taking Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra and sleeplessness. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra and sleeplessness.

What are the possible side effects of Allegra?
• Stop taking Allegra and seek emergency medical attention if you experiencean allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swellingof the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) allegra and sleeplessness.
• Allergic reactions occur only rarely, and other serious side effectsare not likely to occur allegra and sleeplessness.
• Some less serious side effects may be more likely to occur allegra and sleeplessness. Continueto take Allegra and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea or an upsetstomach allegra and sleeplessness.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur allegra and sleeplessness. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome allegra and sleeplessness.

What other drugs will affect Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra and sleeplessness. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra and sleeplessness.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Allegra allegra and sleeplessness. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking other medications, including herbalproducts allegra and sleeplessness.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Allegra written for healthprofessionals that you may read allegra and sleeplessness.

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