Fexofenadine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• P T...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2016

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have been an allergy sufferer for a long time. When I started taking Allegra 24 hrs., it worked just fine. But, the problem is that this medication works as intended, it works for 24 hrs. straight, and it keeps you awake for 24 hrs. too. So, if I take a pill of Allegra at night, it keeps me awake. In other words, I stay awake for most of the night and get no sleep at all. This is the reason why I don’t recommend Allegra because it will keep me awake and I get no sleep at all. I need to find another way to fight my allergies."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2022

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have had a lot of trouble finding a newer antihistamine that works well for me. I have tried all the 24-hour ones, and Allegra seemed to be the right fit, but I had to stop taking it when I noticed yucky side effects. I realized that it was causing GI issues, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. I was also getting dizzy spells out of the blue. When I don't take the Allegra, I'm fine. It's a catch-22 because it does seem to help with my post-nasal drip, but it's not worth having GI issues over."

• Blu...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 26, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I live in the UK, and I get this from my doctor. They have prescribed me 2 x 120 mg tablets a day. I take it for my severe hay fever alongside Avamys nasal spray. I have to start taking it about a month before my symptoms start to clear, and I take it religiously every day before food, or it doesn't work. Also, I cannot drink apple or orange juice while taking it, as it gives bad side effects, and no alcohol."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2015

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I took Allegra 24 hours recently for the past two days. It works fast and relieves every symptom, but has only lasted for me for up to 8 hours. I then end up having to supplement with Benadryl, but it makes me drowsy."

• Ros...
• February 1, 2017

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Day two... I have taken 2 gel caps, and it has not helped. Itchy roof of mouth. Unable to breathe through my nose, it is completely stopped up. Symptoms are worse than yesterday. Eyes are red, itchy, and teary. I cannot sleep. I do not recommend."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2016

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "I have suffered from cold hives for about 10 years now, and till this day, I have not found a solution. Allegra does nothing for me. I take about two Allegra every time I step out of my house and still get hives all over my face and body. That's more than the recommended dosage for 180 mg. I still have hope that there's a cure somewhere out there."

• Itc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2018

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I normally use Claritin but ran out. I took 1 Allegra 12-hour, and it was completely worthless, like I took nothing. I had to wait and suffer for 12 hours until I could buy some new Claritin, and that worked."

• Daz...
• June 22, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "For the first time in well over 10 years, I stood in a field of grass today on a day forecast as “very high grass pollen.” I haven’t sneezed once, my eyes have watered maybe a couple of times. I was classified as “class 5 of 6” allergy (unsure of what scale) by my previous GP and trialed on Grazax, unfortunately, that wound up not suiting after a wisdom tooth extraction. Throughout the years, my former GP gave various steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines. I tried Prevalin, which worked decently well. All of this is irrelevant, however, as my new GP gave me Telfast 1x120mg fexofenadine tablets and an Avamys nasal spray this year in May, and I am in disbelief with how well it is working. No major exhaustion, possibly some very mild nausea. But for me personally, this has been a life-changing experience. I’m now alive the entire year, not just half of it. I would hope everyone can find the level of relief I’m feeling."

• Zob...
• April 5, 2014

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I've never encountered hay fever allergies prior to this spring, so as soon as it all began, I decided to do some research. Allegra looked like my best bet because it claimed that drowsiness was not a side effect, and I was told it would work quickly! I decided on the 24 hr. I have yet to notice a difference and have not been sleeping very well!"

• Tab...
• December 31, 2008

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "My son was given samples of Allegra ODT by his pediatrician to use until we could get the prescription filled. It worked wonders on his seasonal allergies. He took it regularly while the samples lasted. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, we've been unable to get the prescription filled because the insurance feels something cheaper should work just as well. We want Allegra ODT."

• Hus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2019

For Urticaria "Been suffering from chronic idiopathic spontaneous urticaria for 3 months now. Drs prescribed this after I had taken a week of prednisolone and ranitidine (Zantac). I started on 120 mg, which didn't work, then Drs increased my dosage to 180 mg twice a day, that did not work. I've just not bothered taking it unless necessary now, and I think Benadryl gives me slight comfort. Fexofenadine is absolutely useless for me. This was the same medication I was given last summer due to hay fever, and it did not work at all. Terrible."

• Glu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

For Urticaria "So I used to use over-the-counter antihistamines, but recently they’ve become ineffective. The doctors prescribed me fexofenadine, and it did not do anything at all. I’m struggling really hard because I’m bedridden most of the day because all the sneezing is causing pains in my body from all the strain. I’ve gone back to trialing over-the-counter medication."

• min...
• February 7, 2017

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I was prescribed Allegra after years of using Sudafed over the counter, believing that my sinuses were the problem. My GP and I finally managed to figure out that the problem was allergic rhinitis. I take 180 mg on a daily basis, and since I've been taking it, I don't suffer with too much blockage and congestion. However, I have gained weight since taking this daily. I am doing a trial run of going without Allegra and also Cerazette to see whether bloating goes down. It's brilliant for my allergies without a doubt, the pros outweigh the cons. However, I cannot continue gaining weight. Within 6 months of taking these alongside Cerazette daily, I have gained 1 st. I am trying to find a new alternative, although this has worked brilliantly."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2020

For Urticaria "Went to the pharmacist this morning after suffering continuous sneezing, itchy eyes, and nose running like a tap. He gave me fexofenadine 180 and said it would work. I have now taken the correct dose of tablets since this morning and absolutely no improvement. I'm desperate. Tried other antihistamines before this and they don't work either."

• Roo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "15 years of hay fever since pregnancy. I have tried everything with limited success. I am over the moon, literally! I have mild itching, but that’s it. I’ve sneezed 6 times this week as opposed to 60 a minute! I can breathe, I am happy, I love summer again, and I’m not a zombie! It works for me, and I hope it works for you because hay fever is far worse than many people think!"

• Daa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2020

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "This is really a question rather than a comment. The question is for 'Trac,' who was going to post the results of his treatment. It was a while ago, May 5, 2018. I am interested to know how and if it was treated. Thanks!"

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2011

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I've suffered from allergies for years, but all other allergy medications either make me very drowsy or don't work well. With Allegra, I have NO side effects and feel 100% better after taking it. I am so glad that I finally found something that really works for me!"

• Tan...
• April 10, 2021

For Urticaria "Effective for my dermatitis or eczema and hives. It does take away the sneezy, watery nose and itchy eyes. I have been taking it for two weeks daily. Currently, my allergies are so terribly bad that I itch everywhere, even in my groin; it is embarrassing. So I am stuck with this 180 mg med. I used to have UV light therapy, which helped greatly. Now I live away from my dermatologist. I don't know what is worse, the anxiety side effects or my constant itching and redness on my skin, which sometimes turns brown when scratched. Pinetarsol soaks in a bathtub help temporarily. Any heat and sweatiness bring the urticaria back. Some pred cream prescribed doesn't really solve the problem. I really wonder what is the cause, and the immunologist, dermatologist, and GP can't tell me. Just saying that it's pollens, creams, food, and a host of other stuff causing it, plus stress. I wonder whether I can take the COVID vaccine with such a problem. It's been 10 years of suffering."

• Jos...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2021

For Urticaria "Had hives now for just about over a year, it is only caused by heat, nothing else. Never changed my diet. I’m fit and healthy and train 5 to 6 times a week at the gym. Obviously, the hives outbreaks are horrendous as it covers my whole body except my face. I've been taking fexofenadine 180 mg for almost 6 months, and no use at all. If anything, it makes it less itchy, but the rash is worse. I’m going to start taking two in the morning from now and see what happens."

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Awful! Absolute nightmare and bad side effects! I had to stop it after 4 days due to severe side effects. Made me very ill. It is non-drowsy, however, I felt severe heartburn, nausea, flu-like symptoms, chills, weakness. Furthermore, it stopped working after 18 hours."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Not the first time I've used Allegra. It works, but if you smoke, it might not work as well. Smoking gives me more allergy symptoms, so Allegra is just not enough usually. Combined with Otrivine (as prescribed by my doctor), it does the trick, though. Never had any side effects, so there is that."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2009

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "It works great! My nose is like 98% of the time clear, just some sniffles every now and then when it's windy. I'd recommend it to anyone who has a stronger stomach (as it caused me to go to the toilet more often as a side effect) than me. Hardly any fiber in my diet, I'm trying to change that."

• K_W...
• November 24, 2009

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I started having horrible allergy/sinus problems in April of this year. I was having horrible migraine-like sinus headaches every single day. I tried everything: Benadryl, Tylenol Sinus & Congestion, Sudafed PE, Advil Sinus & Cold, prescription Claritin, and a whole lot of natural remedies such as apple cider vinegar (horrible taste, ugh) and cayenne pepper. Then the doctor gave me Allegra D-24 hour, and I was cured within an hour! It was amazing! I recently ran out, and on day 2, my horrible headaches were back. I went to the doctor, and she refilled my Allegra D-24 hour, and I was feeling normal again in an hour! I highly recommend this! (The Allegra D-12 hour did not work for me, only the 24-hour version.)"

• lau...
• October 3, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Couldn't wait to write a review on this drug. I've been suffering with what I thought were sinus issues for the past 3 years, seen specialists, and they also diagnosed me wrong. Felt extreme and chronic fatigue on a daily basis and was being signed off work for that. This was causing me depression, and I was ready to start anti-depressants not long ago until a few weeks ago, my eyes started burning upon waking up in the mornings. I went to see a GP and was prescribed 180mg of Telfast x1 a day, and these have been absolute life savers. Words cannot describe how much better I am feeling. I have my life back and energy back. The only side effect was vivid dreams, but they are tolerable. I'm now on these long term."

• fre...
• August 1, 2018

For Urticaria "Fexofenadine was first prescribed to me for chronic urticaria with angioedema five years ago by a private doctor in the UK. Symptoms disappeared for five years but came back this summer. Have since moved to France and was worried I wouldn’t be able to find this drug, but thankfully I’m back on it to control the misery that is living with hives/angioedema. More than that - it’s actually a wonder drug for me... honestly couldn’t live without it!"