What can you not eat with Allegra?

Do not take fexofenadine with fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit). These juices can make it harder for your body to absorb fexofenadine. Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take fexofenadine. Certain antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.

Can you eat fruit when taking Allegra?

Since the intake of fruit or fruit juice can significantly interfere with Allegra’s absorption, take your medication at least two hours before or two hours after drinking fruit juice.

Can you eat apples while taking Allegra?

Apple juice can decrease how much fexofenadine (Allegra) your body absorbs. Drinking apple juice along with fexofenadine (Allegra) might decrease the effectiveness of fexofenadine (Allegra). To avoid this interaction, separate taking this medication from consuming apple juice by at least 4 hours.

Can you eat oranges after taking Allegra?

Fexofenadine (brand name Allegra) is available as both prescription and OTC to relieve symptoms of sea- sonal allergies. Fexofenadine may also not work as well if taken with orange or apple juice, so the drug label states “do not take with fruit juices.”

Can you take Allegra with food?

Take the tablet/capsule or liquid form of this medication with or without food. If you are using the rapidly-dissolving tablet, take it on an empty stomach.

Do I need to eat before taking Allegra?

Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). Take this medication with water. Do not take with fruit juices (such as apple, grapefruit, or orange) since they may decrease the absorption of this drug. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets.

Can I drink coffee after taking Allegra?

So you’re taking Claritin-D, Allegra-D. Anything with pseudoephedrine decongestant in it will increase the effects of the caffeine. If you have any heart palpitations or heart rhythm conditions, don’t drink caffeine. Seizure disorders is another good reason not to drink caffeine,” Brown said.

Can I take Allegra with vitamin C?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Allegra Allergy and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can I drink orange juice when taking fexofenadine?

Do not drink grapefruit juice, apple juice or orange juice while you’re taking fexofenadine. It might make you more likely to get side effects.

Do you have to eat before taking Allegra?

Should you take Allegra in the morning or night?

Allegra can be taken at night or in the morning, depending on which time of day you experience the worst symptoms. If you experience worse allergy symptoms at night or early in the morning, you can try taking Allegra in the evening. If you experience worse symptoms throughout the day, you can take it in the morning.

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