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Having Vertigo When Getting Up Quickly. On Cardiac Meds For BP. Taking Meclizine, Helped. Will There Be Any Side Effect For Fexofenadine?
HI Dr Grief.. I am having vertigo whenever I get up quickly. I am on cardiac meds for BP management.. however I am still "dizzy" when I am up and just walking around. My MD suggested an antihistamine medication. I had this before and was Rx: Meclizine. This helped right away. I went to the local pharmacy and they told me about Fexofenadine. Have you heard anything bad about this medication? It is considerable cheaper than any of the OTC meds that are on the shelves right now. Thanks in advance for your opinion. Pat.
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Fexofenadine is available 120 mg , 180 mg.
Usually mild side effects are there as,
flu like symptoms,
drowsiness,
nausea,
dyspepsia,
fatigue.
Fexofenadine increases the toxicity of ketoconazole and erythromycin ,so be aware of that.
Hope you have find your answer.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Fexofenadine is available 120 mg , 180 mg.
Usually mild side effects are there as,
flu like symptoms,
drowsiness,
nausea,
dyspepsia,
fatigue.
Fexofenadine increases the toxicity of ketoconazole and erythromycin ,so be aware of that.
Hope you have find your answer.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck
Dr. HET
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