How Allegra Works ?

Allergens and Role of Allegra

Some people tend to suffer irritation easily. Changes in weather or simply being allergic to foods could result in allergic reactions. In order to counter these allergies there are particular medicines that are commonly used. One particular medicine that is used is Allegra, which is a decongestant and antihistamine ingredients. Allegra is used to combat allergies like: itchy throat, watery or itchy eyes, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.

Allegra Dosage

Allegra is supposed to be consumed in accordance with a prescription from your doctor. Usually, doctors advise 2 pills a day. However, your doctor will have to determine whether this amount per day is suitable for you.

Allegra pills are only supposed to be consumed by mouth. You are not supposed to chew or break the Allegra capsule. If you do so it will lose its intended effects, and might cause you to experience side effects.

Allegra should be taken on an empty stomach preferably or at least a couple of hours before eating. Concerning what you eat, you are advised not to eat high fat meals.

Do not skip doses of Allegra. You should not try to double dose and make up for a missed dose. Simply skip the dose you miss and move on to the next one.

Side Effects of Allegra

Some of the side effects experienced while using Allegra include:

Upset stomach,
headache,
trouble sleeping,
dizziness,
dry mouth,
nausea,
nervousness.

Severe side effects that should tell your doctor off immediately include:

rapid or irregular heartbeat,
an uncontrollable tremor

Rarer side effects experienced by those who use Allegra include:

seizures,
mental/mood changes,
chest pain.

Allergic reactions to Allegra itself can also take place. Some of these include:

dizziness,
trouble breathing,
itching,
rash,
swelling.

Precautions Using Allegra
Since Allegra may cause dizziness of drowsiness, you are advised not to work with heavy machinery or engage in any activity that requires your complete concentration. You should also limit your alcohol intake while using Allegra

Taking Allegra may interfere with other allergy tests. Before going for any tests, you would need to discontinue Allegra. You would need to talk to your doctor about how long you would have to discontinue Allegra for.

You should also talk to your doctor before starting or discontinuing any type of drugs, particularly those that contain appetite decongestants, controllers, and antihistamines.

Allegra should not be consumed by pregnant women, as it may be a risk to the fetus.
You are advised not to take antacids along with using Allegra, especially drugs that contain aluminum or magnesium. The following are drugs that are particularly noted:

Mylanta,
Pepcid Complete,
Milk of Magnesia,
Maalox,
Rolaids,