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