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What Causes Anxiety And Dizziness After Taking Allegra?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: I took my first 2 doses of Allegra 180 MG and find I am very anxious and a little wired - is that normal after taking it for the first time?
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Answered by Dr. Ravi Soni (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can cause dizziness and anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing through HCM.

I have read your query and understood your concerns.

Allegra is a brand name of the drug fexofenadine. It can cause dizziness, nervousness, anxiety etc. initially. All these side effects will decrease with time. Some may have very disturbing side effects and has to stop the drug.

You can ask your doctor to change the drug if these continues.
You can have cetrizine or avil.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help.
wish you good health.
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What Causes Anxiety And Dizziness After Taking Allegra?

Brief Answer: It can cause dizziness and anxiety Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for writing through HCM. I have read your query and understood your concerns. Allegra is a brand name of the drug fexofenadine. It can cause dizziness, nervousness, anxiety etc. initially. All these side effects will decrease with time. Some may have very disturbing side effects and has to stop the drug. You can ask your doctor to change the drug if these continues. You can have cetrizine or avil. Hope I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help. wish you good health.