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Does Anyone Have Experience Taking More Than 180 Mg Of Allegra Daily? (Page 2)
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Art Works Says:
I am wondering if anyone has taken more than 180 mg of Allegra daily and lived to tell about it?! Just kidding about that last part. I have a particularly bad case of post nasal drip and I DO get some relief from the 180. However, I am considering trying half a tab (90 mg) at night to get more relief. I KNOW what the recommendation is...I am just wondering. Has anyone tried it?
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My allergist/immunologist prescribed me Allegra 180mg 3x day. She also has me take Zantac along with it. Allegra is H1 blocker and Zantac is H2 blocker which if taken together im told helps the Allegra. I have had great results and no problems with it.. Im also prescribed a few other stronger antihistamines besides the Allegra as well as epi pen bc of a mast cell disorder.. my Histamine levels go Haywire.. Many people dont know this but I have had many years of dealing with this.. if u have bad allergies and histamine reactions. u should avoid high histamine level foods.. U can google them to see if it helps. Unfortunately this is daily struggle for me and i never know what my body will react to on daily basis sending me into anaphylaxis. This is what my doctor has me on but as always u should consult with ur doctor to see whats best for u... everybody handles medicine different....
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Leah Says:
I can not believe I just read this post! I suffer from the same thing, in all my searches for the past 2 years you are the only person that seems to have the same symptoms. I was just today prescribed a high does of allegra and zyrtec at the same time. I am not comfortable taking that much medication. Your post is from about a year ago, how are you doing on that much medication? I am especially concerned about long-term effects. Have you had any luck with finding the cause?
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Ho race Says:
Re: Debbie (# 10) 
I also have been to see a dermatologist, last week, and she has prescribed FOUR 180 fexofenadine tablets daily. As I have only just received my home delivery tablets I am not going to take them until I have been for a talk with my doctor. This to me sounds over the top. My urticaria has gone slightly better after one year just taking one a day. I am really confused.
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Tam Says:
Re: Leah (# 22)
I would avoid the Zyrtec at all cost. My father was started on it for the insane itching. It seems you cannot stop it as it causes itching. Goggle it. I'd stay with the Allegra and the Zantac. My dear Dad passed in so much pain, equal to 3rd degree burns :(
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Saroj Says:
I donot think its advisable. Even after taking Allegra 180 on daily basis, I feel excessive dryness and pain in cheeks. Try breathing exercises through yoga to get some relief.
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John Says:
Re: PC Beach (# 7)
I agree. No one is stating whether or not they are taking 24 hour tablets of any of the medications. And why do people keep talking about Zantac, isn’t that an antacid?
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Maija Says:
Re: Ho race (# 23)
I had to change to Claritin. My allergist told me to take up to 4 a day for the hives. Allegra just quit working. When Claritin stopped working I changed to Zyrtec. I only have to take 1-2 a day now.
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Saroj Says:
Re: Debbie (# 10)
Take MONTICOPE A for allergy and skin rashes once at bedtime till the symptoms fades away. Repeat whenever its urgent.
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Meme Says:
Re: John (# 26)
It is also an H2 Antagonist, a type of histamine found in the stomach,
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Maija Says:
Re: John (# 26)
Allergist told me to take Zantac with my antihistamine as it helps it work better.
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Steve Crisp Says:
I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome -- essentially allergies from hell on steroids. I take eight 180 mg Allegra and eight 1 mg ketotifen per day. Also four to six cromolyn sodium inhalation therapy per day. Plus albuterol inhalation and Ventolin as needed. Every couple of days I drop in a Sudafed. I've been doing this since October 2014 (almost four years) with no detectable side effects. Liver and kidney functions are completely normal and tested every three months. And yes, this is under the guidance of a MCAS specialist. Your mileage may vary.
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Saroj Malhotra Says:
Re: Michelle (# 18)
Pls take Monticpe A, once daily at bedtime for rashes and allergy. Also try yoga and breathing excercises.
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Ann Says:
I have Lyme and Morgellons disease. The itching is tomenting and everyday. I take 2 Allegra 180 mg a day. I sit here crying because I itch still. The Allegra still helps but after about 8 hours the itching starts again. I have lesion all over me also. I want to take an extra Allegra but am scared to. Dr. says only 2. Do I step out and get more relief by taking 3, 180mg Allegra? Does anyone take 3 Allegra 180 mg a day?
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Ken F Says:
Re: Michelle (# 18)
Try taking Allegra twice a day and also take a Zantac. I've recently read studies where this has helped with hives. Allegra studies do not show toxicity in tests with mice or dogs at very very high dosages and it does appear that increased amounts are prescribed - up to 3 or 4 a day for your issue. Google it for yourself. Hope this helps!
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Mor mor Says:
Re: Mo r (# 9)
Me too 180mg four times a day , along with ranitadine 150mg twice a day for hives , I have been on this for three years with no side effects
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Ann Says:
Re: Ann (# 34)
I have the same thing you do and I am sitting here trying to find a reason to take 3 Allegra a day, I am itching so badly I am bleeding in many places.
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