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Allergy tips and avoidance
While it’s nearly impossible to escape pollen and mold, there are things you can do to minimize exposure to
allergens and reduce your symptoms. Taking an antihistamine, like one from the Allegra family of products, is
an effective way to bring relief from seasonal allergy symptoms. Antihistamines are the most commonly
used medicine to treat allergies. They stop the
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chemical reaction that causes your body to react to allergens. And,
most importantly, antihistamines work best when taken daily, as prescribed.
Other things you can do to minimize your allergy suffering:
- Keep windows closed and, if possible, use air conditioning when necessary. A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter or an electrostatic precipitator may help clean pollen and mold from the indoor air
- Don't hang clothing outdoors to dry. Pollen may cling to towels and sheets
- Keep your car windows closed during allergy season
- Try to stay indoors when the pollen count is reported to be high—especially if it is windy
- Plan outdoors activities for later in the day, when pollen counts are lower
- Wash all bedding every 7 to 14 days
- Don’t smoke
- Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Side effects with Allegra 180 mg for seasonal allergies are low and may include
headache, cold, or backache.
Side effects with Allegra 60 mg for seasonal allergies are low; less than 3% of
people experience cold or flu, nausea, menstrual pain, or drowsiness.
Side effects with Allegra 60 mg for hives are low and may include backache, sinusitis,
dizziness, or drowsiness.
Side effects with Allegra 30 mg are low and may include headache, cold, coughing,
or accidental injury.
Side effects with Allegra-D 12 Hour and Allegra-D 24 Hour were similar to Allegra
60 mg alone (headache, insomnia or nausea) and Allegra 180 mg alone (headache, cold
or backache) respectively. Due to the decongestant (pseudoephedrine) component in
both Allegra-D 12 Hour and Allegra-D 24 Hour, these products must not be used if
you: are taking an MAO inhibitor (a medication for depression) or have stopped taking
an MAO inhibitor within 14 days; retain urine; have narrow-angle glaucoma; have
severe high blood pressure or severe heart disease. Side effects with pseudoephedrine
may include nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, or insomnia. Headache, drowsiness,
increased heart rate, palpitations, increased blood pressure, and abnormal heart
rhythms have been reported. You should also tell your doctor if you have high blood
pressure, diabetes, heart disease, glaucoma, thyroid disease, impaired kidney function,
or symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as difficulty urinating.
Side effects with Allegra Oral Suspension 30mg/5mL (6mg/mL) are low and may include
vomiting, fever, cough, otitis media and diarrhea.