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BEFORE USING ALLEGRA-D ALLERGY RELIEF:
Some medicines or
medical conditions may interact with this allergy medication. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE (allegra d) if you are also taking furazolidone or a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF
YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
guanadrel, guanethidine, methyldopa, tricyclic
antidepressants, or reserpine. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION (allegra d)
if you have severe high blood pressure or severe coronary
artery disease. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism),
diabetes, seizures, glaucoma, high blood pressure, enlarged
prostate, cardiovascular disease, difficulty urinating,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor
or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about
taking this medication for relief of allergy symptoms.
DIRECTIONS FOR ALLEGRA-D MEDICATIONS:
Follow the directions for using this medication provided by your doctor.
SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before
swallowing. Do not take this medicine with food. Do not take
antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of
taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE (allegra) at room
temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees
C) in a tightly-closed container. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule for
allegra 180 allergy medications. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE of Allegra-D
allergy medication without checking with your
doctor. USING THIS (allergy relief) MEDICINE ALONE, WITH OTHER MEDICINES, OR
WITH ALCOHOL may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until
you know how you react to this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any medicine which contains pseudoephedrine or
antihistamines. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include
nausea, dry mouth, indigestion, nervousness, dizziness,
trouble sleeping, or headache. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines interact with each
other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH ALLEGRA:
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
irregular or unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual
nervousness or excitement, rapid breathing, confusion,
hallucinations, and seizures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact
your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS allergy medication for other
health conditions. KEEP THIS ALLERGY MEDICATION out of the reach of
children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE (allegra 180) FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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