Suggestions? - Allergies Message Board

dreams in neon · 06-05-2009, 02:49 PM

Hi everyone,

I've been taking 180mg of Fexofenadine (Allegra generic) for year round allergies. I take it once/day in the morning.

Lately I've been experiencing symptoms in the afternoon and evening as well. I have a great deal of congestion in addition to sneezing.

I called my GP to ask if I can take another 1-2 doses/day and was told by her nurse that it is strictly a med that is only prescribed once/day.

My GP is out of the office for the weekend, so she recommended that I do the best I can until Monday when I can ask about being put on a different allergy med.

Do you have any suggestions for what I can take OTC to give me some relief until then? I'm miserable right now and need to do something so that I'm able to breathe and rest comfortably.

Choice · 06-05-2009, 03:57 PM

I had to add Benedryl in the evenings when I took Allegra.

dreams in neon · 06-05-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Choice

I had to add Benedryl in the evenings when I took Allegra.

I can't see to read labels. Was there a particular kind of Benadryl that you took?
Did it have a special formulation?

Titchou · 06-05-2009, 04:43 PM

Try Zyrtec.

dreams in neon · 06-05-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Titchou

Try Zyrtec.

I used to take Zyrtec 2 years ago when it was prescription only and it worked quite well for me.

I think I'll take your advice and give it a try. Thanks.