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