What is Fexofenadine-Pseudoephedrine?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
Most popular types: Allegra-D 24 Hour Allegra-D 12 Hour
Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine are used in combination for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis | 14 | 4 | |
| Sinus congestion | 6 | 4 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 3 | 1 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 | |
| Itching | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 25 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Fexofenadine-Pseudoephedrine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 1 | |
| Jittery feeling | 1 | |
| Problems concentrating | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Fexofenadine-Pseudoephedrine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 5 | |
| Doctor's advice | 4 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Expense | 3 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Fexofenadine-Pseudoephedrine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 6 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 7 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Fexofenadine-Pseudoephedrine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cetirizine-pseudoephedrine (Zyrtec-D) | 1 | |
| Desloratadine (Clarinex) | 1 |
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