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What is the most important information I should know about Allegra?
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra diaz. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra diaz.
What is Allegra?
• Allegra is an antihistamine allegra diaz. Antihistamines work against the naturallyoccurring chemical histamine in your body allegra diaz.
• Allegra is used to prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and wateringof the eyes, and other allergic symptoms allegra diaz.
• Allegra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide allegra diaz.
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 diaz.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any seriousillness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease allegra diaz. You may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses allegra diaz.
• Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C allegra diaz. This means that it is notknown whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby allegra diaz. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant allegra diaz.
• It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk allegra diaz. Do nottake Allegra without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby allegra diaz.
• Allegra is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age allegra diaz.
How should I take Allegra?
• Take Allegra exactly as directed allegra diaz. If you do not understand these instructions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you allegra diaz.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water allegra diaz.
• Allegra is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening allegra diaz. Follow your doctor's instructions allegra diaz.
• 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 diaz. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra diaz.
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra diaz. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra diaz.
• Store Allegra at room temperature away from moisture and heat allegra diaz.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember allegra diaz. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose allegra diaz. Do not take a double dose of this medication allegra diaz.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention allegra diaz.
• Symptoms of a Allegra overdose are not well known allegra diaz.
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 diaz. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra diaz.
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 diaz.
• Allergic reactions occur only rarely, and other serious side effectsare not likely to occur allegra diaz.
• Some less serious side effects may be more likely to occur allegra diaz. Continueto take Allegra and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea or an upsetstomach allegra diaz.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur allegra diaz. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome allegra diaz.
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 diaz. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra diaz.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Allegra allegra diaz. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking other medications, including herbalproducts allegra diaz.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Allegra written for healthprofessionals that you may read allegra diaz.
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