Fexofenadine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• bdalb...
• March 29, 2011

Allegra (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!"

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

Allegra (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."

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

For Allergic Rhinitis "Great medication I'm on the maximum dose 180 mg and take it with montelukast for my sinuses and allergies. However what doctors don't tell you is it can also effect your sex drive - lack of orgasm in women and erectile dysfunction because as an antihistamine it causes histamine deficiency which is know trigger for anorgasmia (low sex drive, or and 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."

• Rosal...
• February 1, 2017

Allegra (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 a cannot sleep. I do not recommend."

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

Allegra (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."

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

Allegra (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."

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

Allegra (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 allegras everytime I step out my house and still get hives all over my face and body. Thats more than the recommended dosage for 180mg. I still have hope that theres a cure somewhere out there"

• TabbMom
• December 31, 2008

Allegra ODT (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."

• Mary
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2020

For Urticaria "Went to 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 anthistamines before this and they don't work either."

• Sak
• August 20, 2016

Allegra (fexofenadine) for Allergic Rhinitis "I started Allegra-D 12 hour in 1999 for allergies that left me with migraines & a neck so stiff that I could barley turn my head. Allegra-D 12 hour was a miracle & one tablet a day brought me back to fully functional. It worked great for 15 years. But in summer of 2015, something changed. I would get a box that didn't work as well, then a box that worked just fine. I emailed the manufacturer to ask if they had changed binders / fillers that might make it harder to metabolize the active ingredients. Of course they said "no". Since summer of 2015, Allegra-D has been about as effective as taking a sugar pill. Don't waste your money. Email the company, demand they go back to the old formulation."

• Daashee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2020

Allegra (fexofenadine) for Urticaria "This is really a question 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!"

• Dazza
• 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 “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 a 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."

• GlueB...
• 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 with fexofenadine and it did not do anything at all. I’m struggling really hard because I’m bed ridden 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."

• Hussein
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2019

For Urticaria "Been suffering from chronic idiopathic spontanous uritacaria for 3 months now. Drs prescribed this after I had taken week prednisolone and ranitidine (zantac). I started on 120mg which didn't work then drs increased my dosage to 180mg 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. Fexofenadrine is absolutely useless for me. This was the same medication I was given last summer due to hayfever and it did not work at all. Terrible"

• Blue
• 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 120mg tablets a day. I take it for my severe hay fever along side avamys nasal spray. I have to start taking it about a month before my symptoms started to clear and I take it religiously every day before food or it doesn't work. Also I cannot drink apple or orange juice whilst taking it as it gives bad side affects and no alcohol."

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

For Urticaria "Took Telfast 180mg. 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2024

Allegra (fexofenadine) for Urticaria "I’m 54, have been suffering with chronic hives since I was 9 (1979). I’ve had tests done and biopsies done and nothing. Chemotherapy was supposed to knock it out and did for a while but came back. Benadryl did not help at all. I heard about Allegra and tried it. Within an hour, I felt so much better but had breakthrough hives. I also suffer from anaphylaxis shock. If they get on my lip, I assure you, it’s headed towards my throat. I got one on my lip after I had taken Allegra, but it quickly went away. So very thankful for this medication. I’m also required to carry an EpiPen in case of emergencies."

• Roody
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "15 years of hayfever 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 hayfever is far worse than many people think!"

• K_W
• November 24, 2009

Allegra (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.)"

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2011

Allegra (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!"

• Tannie
• April 10, 2021

For Urticaria "Effective for my dermatitis or ezcema 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 embarassing. So I am stuck with this 180mg 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 bath-tub helps temporarily. Any heat and sweatiness brings 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 its 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."

• nivas
• August 13, 2010

Allegra (fexofenadine) for Allergic Rhinitis "Allegra is really good at working for hay fever but I have been using antidepressants for about two years and I am having some sleeping problems now. Using Allegra is making it hard to get to sleep early."

• Nick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

Allegra (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 prescribes by my doctor) it does the trick though. Never had any side effects, so there is that."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2009

Allegra (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), then me. Hardly any fiber in my diet, I'm trying to change that."

• Jessica
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 15, 2023

Allegra Allergy (fexofenadine) for Allergic Rhinitis "This has been the best allergy pill for me. I've been taking it for years. The only annoying thing is that I constantly have to explain to people that I can't have fruit juice within 1-2 hours of taking it. It helps quite a bit."