Allegra-D, which is composed of an antihistamine and decongestant, is used to treat symptoms of hay fever. This eMedTV segment explains how Allegra-D works and discusses its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
This part of the eMedTV site lists common side effects that may occur with Allegra-D, including headache, insomnia, or nausea. Rare side effects are also listed, such as difficulty breathing or unexplained rash.
There does not appear to be a connection between Allegra-D and weight gain. This portion of the eMedTV site describes the clinical trials used to determine side effects of Allegra-D and offers a list of tips for helping with weight loss.
If you are taking Allegra-D and insomnia becomes a problem, you can try improving your sleep habits. This eMedTV page provides tips for helping with insomnia, such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle and not exercising within two hours of bedtime.
Side effects may occur with Allegra-D, and dry mouth is one of them. As this eMedTV article explains, dry mouth occurs in up to 2.8 percent of patients. This resource offers tips for helping with dry mouth, such as avoiding salty foods and caffeine.
Up to 2 percent of people taking Allegra-D will experience back pain as a side effect of the medication. This eMedTV article contains information on Allegra-D and back pain, including suggestions on medications, dry or moist heat, and cold packs.
Allegra-D uses mainly relate to the treatment of hay fever symptoms, such as sneezing or nasal congestion. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works and discusses the medication's uses for both adults and adolescents ages 12 and up.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the suggested Allegra-D dosage for the 12 Hour strength is one tablet twice daily. This resource also lists dosing guidelines for Allegra-D 24 Hour tablets and offers tips and precautions for those taking the medicine.
This eMedTV segment offers a list of medicines that may cause Allegra-D drug interactions, including methyldopa, digoxin, and reserpine. Interactions may cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended or reduce their effectiveness.
This part of the eMedTV archives contains Allegra-D precautions and warnings relating to topics such as who should avoid using Allegra-D, as well as possible side effects (such as drowsiness) that may develop in people taking this medication.
As this eMedTV article explains, Allegra-D is considered a pregnancy Category C medication, meaning that it should be prescribed only if its benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. This page offers an overview of Allegra D and pregnancy.
Generic Allegra-D products currently do not exist. This section of the eMedTV library discusses when a generic Allegra-D medicine may become available and explains the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a drug.
