Fexofenadine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 18, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I would advise you, please, please be careful with this drug if you have underlying mental health issues. I have felt for months like I was drifting into psychosis: obsessive thoughts, absolutely crippling depression. My GP just kept increasing my antidepressants, which stopped having any effect at all. I was not warned that this could be an issue. I’ve been taking fexofenadine for about six months. I stopped immediately a couple of days ago, and the depression has completely gone. I can’t stress enough how dangerous they are."

• Ale...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2020

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "So, my body has a very high natural histamine level, which means that I will break out in hives with feet and hand swelling almost every day. There’s no cause, my histamine levels tend to just be high. A long time ago, my sister used to use this medicine for the same condition. Therefore, when I started breaking out, my mom recommended this to me. As soon as I started taking it, it was truly a miracle. It works so quickly and efficiently to relieve my hives and remove the swelling to allow me to be able to walk on my feet properly. I have zero side effects. It’s just a medicine that does its job: no drowsiness, no nausea. I accidentally double-dosed once, and not a single problem happened. It’s an incredible medicine. I’m thankful for Allegra/fexofenadine."

• Jul...
• December 20, 2009

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I suffer from chronic sinusitis caused by allergies. I also had a bad case of bronchitis a year and a half ago and three respiratory infections since. I have tried a bunch of antibiotics, Claritin D, Zyrtec, Benadryl, Mucinex, Singulair, cough syrups, and other OTC decongestants, herbal supplements, steroids, and the Neti Pot. Only the Neti Pot helped me feel better for an hour or so and washed away a lot of the allergens, but the sinus inflammation and bronchial irritation due to post-nasal drip returned fast. I just started using Allegra three days ago, and the difference is remarkable. I can breathe again! I also sleep better and I don't feel tired all the time. I have not experienced any side effects so far."

• rob...
• April 20, 2015

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "I suffered from chronic itch all my life, tried almost every other antihistamine to the point I had to start with prednisone every 3 months for a week to get rid of the itch over my whole body, eyes running, nose. I would have such severe itch that I just could not function normally, got 4 hours or less sleep a day. I now use this medicine for 2 days now, after one hour I took the medicine, I felt my eyes not itching and my skin feels much better to the point it's livable. Now I hope this will keep working even after some time because all previous medication would only work a few days a week, tops, so if this will continue to work, I can finally start my life. I'm 22 years old, and I finally have new hope now. Thank you, fexofenadine!"

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2022

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "The 'new' Allegra Hives tablets are exactly the same ingredients as the Allegra Allergy tablets. The only difference is you get fewer tablets for more money. Keep that in mind before you think about buying the 'new' Allegra Hives."

• cle...
• May 23, 2013

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Allegra stops the drainage and the annoying need to clear my throat (post nasal drainage). But I'm dizzy these last couple of weeks since I've started it. I have a mild sore throat and headache, which I experienced previously when trying Allegra. I feel tired, nauseous, and have had a strange tingling in my legs occur twice this week. I'm thinking Allegra is not a good choice for me, despite its effectiveness."

• Son...
• July 20, 2018

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "Been battling urticaria for 5 years and taking cetirizine, hydroxyzine, and Zantac. Constant itching. Don't know why. Never completely goes away unless I take prednisone, which I normally don't use, but I will take for about a week to get some relief from the constant itching. I try, not very successfully, to not scratch the itchy hives, which I hate with a passion. Because of the favorable remarks about Allegra, I'm going to use this medication. I've also been treated with light therapy, which has worked quite well in temporarily clearing up my skin."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2013

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I had been suffering from the worst hay fever for 3 months. I'd been to 5 different doctors and have been on umpteen different meds. Finally, the last doctor suggested I try Allegra. Within the first few hours, I was feeling wonderful! Allegra is a fast-acting, powerful medicine! So thankful for a doctor who knew his stuff! This will definitely be bought every allergy season!"

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2020

For Urticaria "I was prescribed fexofenadine 180 mg daily for severe itching due to eczema, but I also suffer from hay fever too. Initially worked great for the itching (I was taking it every other day at this point), however, when hay fever season started, I upped this to one tablet per day and began to experience horrible symptoms. I had heart palpitations, anxiety, and had panic attacks for weeks before I realized that it might be caused by these tablets. I also have a heart condition (mitral regurgitation) and thought this was getting worse as the palpitations were horrible, so I was very concerned. After stopping the medication, I felt better within a few days, although the anxiety did linger for a week or so. Very scary experience!!!"

• Sma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2019

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "I have eczema, which causes awful flare-ups on my hands and caused my skin to get dark. All the topical steroids I applied did not help heal the skin, neither did it change the color. However, with one Allegra a day, my skin instantly looked and felt better. Also, it always cures any respiratory allergies as well. I truly recommend this medicine."

• Seb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2013

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "God bless the one who invented Allegra! I had been snoring all the time, even during summer, and I felt my nose was wet and tickled me all the time. I tried everything to stop that instant snoring problem. When I took only one pill, it just stopped. I didn't snore or sniff a whole day, and before that, a day without sniffing would be a miracle. I didn't even have to wait one hour, it just worked directly!"

• Anu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Very bad experience with fexofenadine. I started getting too many side effects. I was having stomach discomfort, nightmares, heart palpitations, and panic attacks out of nowhere. I started having anxiety issues and felt very scared. Very horrifying experience. Took only 7 tablets of these (180 mg)."

• Ith...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2012

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Allegra 24-hour helps my hay fever symptoms. But this medication dries out my lung tissue too much and makes me cough. I have been off Allegra for a week, and I am still coughing and have LOTS of non-infectious mucus coming out of my lungs. My lungs hurt from coughing. I am a 62-year-old female with mild asthma."

• Dac...
• December 2, 2014

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "After about 4 years of terrible hay fever, lasting from about September to May, I have finally found my cure! I have tried countless allergy medications, including Zyrtec. None of them seemed to work until my doctor finally told me to try Allegra 180 mg. I have not experienced any side effects, except I did have a sore throat about a week after starting Allegra. I definitely recommend this product."

• Nau...
• September 22, 2016

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I took two 180-mg doses of Allegra for hay fever on two consecutive nights. The day after the first dose, I experienced mild, intermittent nausea and reduced appetite. The morning after the second dose, I was bedridden for 3 days with severe nausea, intermittent sweats and chills, aberrant thoughts and dreams, and a headache. I did not vomit or have diarrhea, nor did I have an abnormal temperature. As I write this on the fourth day, I am just getting up and eating a little. This was like no stomach flu I've ever had -- I feel as though I have been poisoned. I firmly believe that my illness is a side effect from the Allegra."

• JLW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2012

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have had bad allergies my entire life and was given many different medicines to try. This is the first medicine that actually worked for me. I took one 24-hour dose yesterday at 4 pm, and today at 10 am my nose is still clear. The only problem I had was that my blood pressure spiked up to 146/93 from a normal range of 120/70. During that time, I had a terrible headache and felt extremely dizzy. I went to bed and woke up to recheck my blood pressure. It was still elevated at 127/86, and I still have a slight headache, but I can breathe."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2021

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have bad allergies to a lot of things: food, dust, animals, pollen. The list goes on. While at the doctor's office, he gave me a 5 mg Xyzal. It cleared up my nose within the hour, and I could breathe the rest of the day. The doctor suggested taking Allegra 12 hour. So I bought some and planned on taking it the next day. That night I was really tired before bed. Went to sleep. I woke up about 7 a.m. and stayed in bed almost the entire day. I was completely drained of energy. At 3 p.m. I took the Allegra. The package says 'non-drowsy'. By 4 p.m. I was so weak I felt like I was getting anesthesia. I had to be at work by 5 p.m. I drank some tea, hoping the caffeine would help. For the next few hours I struggled hard. I was completely drained of energy and my head felt foggy. It was horrible. At the 6-hour mark, I was less tired. Woke up today and decided not to take another one. What a nightmare that was. So much for 'non-drowsy'."

• NCR...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2016

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "It seemed to me the reviews here were overly negative for Allegra. For me, Allegra has the fewest side effects. I've never had any drowsiness issues with Allegra. I have noticed that it takes about two hours to get the maximum benefit, although it starts to work in 20 minutes. It does lose potency after 7-8 hours. I sometimes cut the pills in half so I can extend the effect a little longer. It does provide excellent relief. For extreme pollen levels, I think Zyrtec or Xyzal are a little stronger. But I would try this because it seems to have fewer side effects if you have not been a regular antihistamine user."

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2022

For Urticaria "Took Telfast 180 mg. Gives some relief for allergies, but the side effects are horrible. Severe headache, anxiety, agitation, dry eyes, intense nightmares, insomnia, aches and pains, exhaustion. I was a terrified, angry mess on it that could not sleep or focus."

• Mun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "For the past year, I've been having chronic urticaria. If my diet is clean, no hives occur, it's due to the food that I eat. After months of steroids and H1 & H2 antihistamines, I have recovered almost 70%. Now, for the past 3 days, I didn't take any medicine. As I ate some oily food and chicken outside, my hives have increased, so now I'm taking Allegra 120 mg (half tablet) after reading all the above comments. Next review will be soon."

• Msc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 16, 2012

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have been taking Allegra for over a decade when it was only available on prescription. Over the years, my insurance company forced me to try all the allergy medicines that went OTC in hopes that they wouldn't have to continue to pay for Allegra by prescription. However, nothing ever worked for me like Allegra. The other drugs caused side effects that I could not tolerate. I have no side effects from Allegra whatsoever. It has been a miracle medication for me and my year-round allergies."

• bda...
• March 29, 2011

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Recently, I have been having very bad allergies and went to the doctor. She said that I should try Allegra (not Allegra-D) and that it is available over the counter. I went to the store but could not find any adult 12-hour Allegra. This disappointed me because I knew the 24-hour pills usually don't work. I went ahead and bought the smallest package of pills I could get (5) of the 180 mg dosage. I took one, and it cleared up my symptoms and made me feel better, but that night I woke up after about 4 hours of sleep and could not get back to sleep. I didn't take one the next day as I wanted to get a good night's rest. Yesterday, I took another, and the same thing happened again. I just want to sleep!"

• Kai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "Great medication. I'm on the maximum dose of 180 mg and take it with montelukast for my sinuses and allergies. However, what doctors don't tell you is it can also affect your sex drive - lack of orgasm in women and erectile dysfunction, because as an antihistamine, it causes histamine deficiency, which is a known trigger for anorgasmia (low sex drive, or an inability to orgasm/erectile dysfunction). Which is absolutely frustrating, to say the least! I would score it an 8 for improvement of allergies. But a 0 for the awful side effects to us that want to engage in having a healthy sex life."

• Dow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2017

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Don’t buy the worthless medicine at all, it doesn’t work. I wasn’t having a good day, all day I couldn’t breathe, and it was bugging me. So I bought Allegra. And I could tell you, it didn’t work at all. It was like I never even took medicine. It didn’t help or nothing, I couldn’t breathe all night, and it was frustrating. Don’t buy!"

• nur...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 25, 2017

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I take allergy preparations year-round, Claritin in fall and winter, and Allegra in spring and summer. Both claim to be effective immediately (within hours), however, my experience is that it takes a week for them to work, so for a week in spring and a week in the fall, I take both, otherwise, I am miserable with a runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, etc. Both claim to be non-drowsy, but for me, this is not the case, so I take them at night. I give Allegra a middle-of-the-road 5 as a rating because it's better than nothing!"