Allergy
Drug Possible Side Effects
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Allegra
In adults ages 12 and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis taking 180 mg fexofenadine once daily:
• Headache
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Back Pain
In adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis taking 60 mg fexofenadine twice daily:
• Viral infection
• Nausea
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps)
• Drowsiness
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Fatigue
In children ages 6-12 with seasonal allergic rhinitis taking 40 mg fexofenadine twice daily:
• Headache
• Accidental injury
• Coughing
• Fever
• Pain
• Otitis media
• Upper respiratory tract infection
In adults ages 12 and older with chronic idiopathic urticaria taking 60 mg fexofenadine twice daily:
• Back pain
• Sinusitis
• Drowsiness
Allegra-D
In adults ages 12 and older taking the 60 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride/120 mg pseudoephedrine twice daily:
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Throat irritation
• Dizziness
• Agitation
• Back pain
• Palpitation
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Abdominal pain
Clarinex
In patients with allergic rhinitis:
• Pharyngitis (sore throat)
• Dry mouth
• Myalgia (muscular pain or tenderness)
• Fatigue
• Somnolence (drowsiness)
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps)
In patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria:
• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Pharyngitis (sore throat)
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Myalgia (muscular pain or tenderness)
Zyrtec
In adults ages 12 and older taking 10 mg cetirizine:
• Somnolence (drowsiness)
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Pharyngitis (sore throat)
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
In children ages 6-12 taking 5 or 10 mg cetirizine:
• Headache
• Pharyngitis (sore throat)
• Abdominal pain
• Coughing
• Somnolence (drowsiness)
• Diarrhea
• Epistaxis (nose bleed)
• Bronchospasm
• Nausea
• Vomiting
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorders, any any allergies. Limit intake of alcohol to prevent excessive drowsiness. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This medication is excreted into human breast milk. Discuss the risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.
Flonase
FLUTICASONE - NASAL SPRAY (flew-TICK-uh-sown)
Nose bleeding, blood in nasal mucus, or nasal burning or irritation. Less common or rare occurrences are headache, sneezing, runny nose, nasal dryness, congestion, or stomach upset. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Long-term use of nasal steroids may cause fungal infections of the nose or throat.
Nasacort
TRIAMCINOLONE (try-am-SIN-oh-lone uh-SET-oh-nide) ACETONIDE
May cause irritation, stinging, burning, or dryness of the nasal passages. Sneezing, nosebleed, headache, lightheadedness, loss of taste, throat irritation or nausea may also occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: persistent nose or throat irritation/soreness, white patchy areas. Should be used with caution if the following medical conditions exist: glaucoma, herpes-type infection of the eye, infection, recent nasal surgery or existing nasal sores, liver disease, tuberculosis, underactive thyroid, allergies to corticosteroids. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug.
NASONEX
MOMETASONE (mow-MET-uh-sown) FUROATE - NASAL SPRAY
Headache or sore throat might occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report promptly: vision changes, unusual nasal bleeding or irritation/pain, blood-tinged mucus/phlegm, unusual increase in thirst or urination, nausea, weakness, weight loss. Avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles while using corticosteroids (e.g., mometasone, prednisone), especially oral products. If exposed, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug.
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