Drug Interactions between Allegra ODT and hydroxyzine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Allegra ODT (fexofenadine)
- hydroxyzine
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Allegra ODT and hydroxyzine. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Allegra ODT
A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Allegra ODT.
- Allegra odt is in the drug class antihistamines.
- Allegra odt is used to treat the following conditions:
hydroxyzine
A total of 584 drugs are known to interact with hydroxyzine.
- Hydroxyzine is in the following drug classes: antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Hydroxyzine is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
hydrOXYzine food
Applies to: hydroxyzine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of hydrOXYzine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with hydrOXYzine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of hydrOXYzine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
fexofenadine food
Applies to: Allegra ODT (fexofenadine)
Consuming large amounts of certain fruit juices, including grapefruit, orange and apple, may decrease the levels of fexofenadine in your body. Fexofenadine should be taken with water and refrain from drinking large amounts of grapefruit, orange, or apple juice. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Antihistamines
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antihistamines' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antihistamines' category:
- Allegra ODT (fexofenadine)
- hydroxyzine
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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