dreams in neon
06-05-2009, 05:49 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.
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.
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06-05-2009, 06:57 PM
I had to add Benedryl in the evenings when I took Allegra.
dreams in neon
06-05-2009, 07:03 PM
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?
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, 07:43 PM
Try Zyrtec.
dreams in neon
06-05-2009, 07:57 PM
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.
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.
MountainReader
06-05-2009, 09:14 PM
Are you taking a decongestant? If not and you don't have high blood pressure, you might try some Pseudophedrine (Sudafed) temporarily.
Is Allegra the only allergy med you are taking? I take other allergy meds as well that help with the allergy symptoms in other ways. For me Flonase, Astelin and Singulair help. Adding a nasal spray might be a next step.
Good luck at your docs.
Is Allegra the only allergy med you are taking? I take other allergy meds as well that help with the allergy symptoms in other ways. For me Flonase, Astelin and Singulair help. Adding a nasal spray might be a next step.
Good luck at your docs.
dreams in neon
06-05-2009, 11:05 PM
Are you taking a decongestant? If not and you don't have high blood pressure, you might try some Pseudophedrine (Sudafed) temporarily.
Is Allegra the only allergy med you are taking? I take other allergy meds as well that help with the allergy symptoms in other ways. For me Flonase, Astelin and Singulair help. Adding a nasal spray might be a next step.
Good luck at your docs.
No, I am not taking a decongestant.
As for your second question -- yes -- Allegra is the only allergy med I'm on.
I'll definitely ask my GP if she can prescribe one of the nasal sprays you mentioned in addition to a different allergy med. I've also thought about switching to Singulair, so I will run that idea past her as well.
Thanks again.
In the meantime, I plan to call my pharmacist first thing tomorrow and ask about taking Zyrtec temporarily since it is my understanding that some allergy meds can negatively interfere with anti-depressants. I take 2 anti-depressants (Prozac and Trazodone), so I'd have to make sure the former doesn't cause any problems.
Is Allegra the only allergy med you are taking? I take other allergy meds as well that help with the allergy symptoms in other ways. For me Flonase, Astelin and Singulair help. Adding a nasal spray might be a next step.
Good luck at your docs.
No, I am not taking a decongestant.
As for your second question -- yes -- Allegra is the only allergy med I'm on.
I'll definitely ask my GP if she can prescribe one of the nasal sprays you mentioned in addition to a different allergy med. I've also thought about switching to Singulair, so I will run that idea past her as well.
Thanks again.
In the meantime, I plan to call my pharmacist first thing tomorrow and ask about taking Zyrtec temporarily since it is my understanding that some allergy meds can negatively interfere with anti-depressants. I take 2 anti-depressants (Prozac and Trazodone), so I'd have to make sure the former doesn't cause any problems.
dreams in neon
06-07-2009, 06:28 AM
Hi everyone,
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions.
I bought some Claritin D and Vicks from the drugstore yesterday and am feeling much better.
In the meantime, I plan to ask my GP tomorrow about taking a different allergy med, adding a nasal spray as well as an inhaler to help my coughing.
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions.
I bought some Claritin D and Vicks from the drugstore yesterday and am feeling much better.
In the meantime, I plan to ask my GP tomorrow about taking a different allergy med, adding a nasal spray as well as an inhaler to help my coughing.