The most frustrating symptom of seasonal allergies
According to a national survey, nearly 4 out of 5 nasal allergy sufferers say nasal
congestion is the most bothersome symptom during an allergy attack
Many people refer to it as a stuffy nose...you may have other ways to describe it.
No matter what you call it, nasal congestion can be extremely frustrating. It can:
- Disturb your sleep
- Hinder your breathing
- Give you a headache
- Cause sinus pressure or pain
- Affect your hearing
Some phrases you may have used, or heard others use, when describing nasal congestion
include blocked-up nose or stuffy nose.
However, nasal congestion is only one of the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies.
Others, such as sneezing and runny nose, can also be bothersome. Talk to your health
care professional about how Allegra-D® can help relieve your seasonal
allergy symptoms.
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-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.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information for Allegra.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information for Allegra-D 24 Hour.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information for Allegra-D 12 Hour.
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