Fexofenadine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "It definitely helps my sinus problems, but my eyes feel extremely tender, and I can barely keep them open throughout the day. So it's not a solution for me. I'm probably just going to go through with 3-5 years of shot treatment to rid myself of allergies once and for all. I don't want to take these random medications anymore."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2016

For Urticaria "I am suffering from a strong urticaria. I took fexofenadine 180 mg. I felt very good, and the urticaria has 90% gone. But after 1 week, it returns, idk why, and I was still taking my pill. So I started taking 1 pill in the morning and one at night, and the urticaria is still here. But I’ll never give up, maybe I am going to use hydroxyzine now."

• Jim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Been taking the Telfast brand now for three years and brilliant, but they have now changed the production, and the new tablets do nothing for me. They are in a different blister pack and different color. Now have to go back to the doctor to suggest another type."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2011

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Allegra has done the trick for me for years. My only disappointment is the expense of the 12-hour dosage now that my insurance company doesn't cover it anymore. It's a better deal to purchase the 24-hour dose, but I don't like taking a higher dose of medication if it isn't necessary."

• Joh...
• March 11, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "Have used fexofenadine seasonally, August through to the first hard freeze in my area. About three years ago, started using fexofenadine daily. An early AM 180 mg dosage. During the entire period, I have been under the supervision of an allergy specialist (doctor). Fexofenadine completely eliminates all hay fever-type seasonal allergies. Period. About three years ago, I noticed that it also greatly reduces multiple food intolerances that substantially had limited my diet. Since then, I have taken the drug daily. About two years ago, I noticed that my blood pressure was lowered from around 139/89 to 110/78. That effect continues when I use it."

• Mik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2021

For Urticaria "It is nearly one year I am suffering from urticaria. It is true that MDs don't know what causes it. Allegra (fexofenadine) is the only medicine that works for me. Again, it works differently with other people. However, 180 mg morning and night is a recommended dose. This is expert dermatologist advice given by my GP for me. E45 itch relief (urea, lauromacrogols) also helps for immediate itch relief."

• Jlm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Took fexofenadine to combat an allergy attack. Had heart pounding and tachycardia (100+ beats per minute, resting heart rate) for 25 hours. Horribly uncomfortable. Also felt somewhat sedated and not like myself. Will never take again."

• JTW...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 29, 2021

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I started taking it in May 2021 and sometimes with montelukast for sinusitis, but it did not work. Whenever I tried stopping it since the last 3/4 months, I have serious bronchospasms and breathing difficulty. I don't know what to do, so I break down the 180 mg pill into 3 pieces and take two with a 6-hour difference. Before, spasms started at 4 pm, but now it is all times. I am stuck and don't know what to do to taper it off. Is there any help anywhere on how to stop its withdrawal symptoms? I stopped montelukast, and it didn't cause any issue. I had gastritis or swelling in my stomach after I took a short period of low-dose prednisone and in April a common antibiotic and 2 weeks of aspirin. I started fexofenadine/Allegra, but it didn't help me much. I have been only taking it to not have withdrawal syndromes. I wish someone could share their experience on how to stop it. Thanks for reading."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "I find Fexofenadine HCL very effective against my allergies, which seem to be a year-round problem, but I have also found it gives me a headache, which doesn't go away with your average OTC medicines. I tried my mother's prescription, same dosage, different manufacturer, and no headache (weird), so I may have my doctor give me some, but otherwise it's GREAT!"

• Lol...
• October 8, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "I get allergy attacks often. Normally every day if I don't take anything. A friend gave me a large and a travel size container of this stuff. And I have to say, it has yet to do anything. Even when I take 2 of them. Nothing. Then I'll have an allergy attack that'll last days if left untreated. It is sad to say, I will not be buying this again, nor will I recommend it to anyone."

• aid...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 6, 2023

For Urticaria "For several years, I have been taking a daily combination of fexofenadine and famotidine for chronic urticaria. It seems to work. I was having constant red blotches with itching, primarily on my hands. I have experienced no noticeable side effects."

• Jam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 26, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Rubbish, even the brand name Telfast doesn't work, I'm bleeding from scratching my itchy skin and these don't work. GP is utterly irresponsible and clueless on allergy matters. It's either placebo or rubbish."

• Eli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "Both my girlfriend and I have allergies and took one each of 180 mg Allegra today and only today... With that said, my throat feels like it’s half shut, very dizzy upon standing, feel like death honestly. I’ll never take one again, I guess I’ll suffer with allergies."

• lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2013

For Urticaria "I get severe swelling (angioedema) from bee stings. The last sting was on my right hand, which swelled up so bad I couldn't bend the fingers or use the hand at all. The forearm also swelled up. The doctor gave me fexofenadine and a strong antihistamine cream. Within two days, the swelling was almost gone, and by the third day, everything was back to normal, whereas usually it takes a week. Also, while taking the medicine, I hardly had any itching from the venom. As I was using a cream in combination with the medicine, I can't say it was all due to the fexofenadine, but for sure it helped a lot. In addition, I had no side effects at all, which is unusual as usually I develop at least one or two when taking medicines. I will use this again if needed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2022

For Urticaria "Worse experience with this. I will never take it again. I only had one tablet, and within 10 minutes, my ears were ringing and thudding. Made me very drowsy. Woke up at 4 a.m. Severe night sweats, awful dreams. Have felt sick and dizzy all day and not with it. Dry mouth and headache. I don’t know if I just had a bad reaction, but I never experienced anything like this. I’m a single mom and had to look after my daughter, feeling like this was a very scary experience for me! Never again, and these should not be allowed to be bought over the counter. Awful and has put me off taking any type of this medication now."

• and...
• August 26, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Had really bad hay fever for the past six years and tried the commercial brand tablets but had no effect. This hay fever season, after a trip to the doc, advised fexofenadine, and it worked for me with no side effects."

• Nik...
• June 17, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have severe hay fever, where my eyes swell to the point I can barely open them. I was given fexofenadine 180 mg from the dr, which seemed to work for a little while, but now it barely touches me, and my hay fever is worse than ever. Back to the dr I go Monday."

• Bib...
• June 21, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "As a nurse on a busy unit, I cannot afford to be drowsy nor work effectively with intense ear and eye itchiness. At times, I would even get wheezy and have problems with my breathing. None of the meds worked, and they all made me extremely drowsy. My new family doctor recommended this med, saying, 'even fighter pilots can take this.' That was in the UK, but in Canada, the highest dosage one can get is 120 mg, that's my one complaint about the med."

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2011

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Works much better than other over-the-counter medicines. My allergy came back this time of the year, and this year got worse. My sneezing won't stop, even to the point I get a nosebleed. So I tried Allegra, it did suppress all the sneezing for hours, however, my nose is still somewhat congested. When they mean 'non-drowsy,' they really mean it. I took other over-the-counter allergy medicines before, which they listed as 'non-drowsy,' but I constantly found myself falling asleep every now and then."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "Well into the grass pollen season of June now, taking the 180 mg of fexofenadine. So far, they have done zero in helping me, and I am suffering terrible with the seasonal allergy. Surely, there is something better out there in this day and age."

• Dur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2022

For Urticaria "I experienced facial hives for the first time at age 55, possibly due to a new face cream containing bee venom. I discontinued the face cream but found that changing products and even using no facial products still caused urticaria. I was prescribed 180 mg fexofenadine, which cleared the urticaria immediately. My pharmacist said it was safe to take daily indefinitely. I have been taking this drug for six months now until my GP advised me to stop taking it today. I have also put on 8 kg in weight in the last six months and did not realize that there may be a connection with the fexofenadine. I’ve just read that antihistamines can increase one’s appetite. I had put the weight gain down to the menopause and poor willpower. My asthma has also gotten worse in recent weeks, and my dreams are more vivid than ever. No idea if fexofenadine is responsible. Let’s see how the next few months pan out."

• liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2025

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I love this stuff. I take one at bedtime. When I have my coffee in the morning, I can feel my ears drain. Thick mucus is easily coughed up. It used to be all stuck with sinus pain and pressure. I give it a 10! And my eyes are not itchy!"

• Che...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 26, 2023

Fexofenadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have severe seasonal allergies, and I have tried almost everything on the market. I switched to Allegra D 24-hour, and it works great for me. I would recommend it to all my friends and family. I do wish I could find more online coupons, though."

• Jac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2022

"I have been using Fexo 180 for a few years for easing/treating bee stings. I am allergic to bees (systemic reaction of itchiness, redness, swelling all over) without restriction of the airways. Today I got stung on the throat, and taking directly 2 Fexo, followed by another on my way to the ED (30 minutes away), I managed to conquer the itchiness, facial swelling, and redness. I also applied a cold bottle on the sting. An hour later (at the hospital) I felt pretty normal again. Fexo keeps working for me!"

• RDJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2025

Fexofenadine for Urticaria "I never write reviews, but have to for this. I have been suffering for the last two days with an awful outbreak of hives in large areas all over my body. I haven't been able to sleep for two nights and barely able to work. About an hour ago, I picked up Allegra Hives 24 and took one pill. The itching is completely gone, and the hives have faded and are disappearing. Not sure yet of any side effects, but could not be as awful as this outbreak. The product has been a lifesaver for me - I have this reaction to bug bites from time to time, and this will always be available in my home from now on."