Atarax vs. Allegra

Are Atarax and Allegra the Same Thing?

Atarax(hydroxyzinehydrochloride) andAllegra(fexofenadinehydrochloride) are types ofantihistaminesused to treat itching caused by allergies.

Atarax is also used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.

Allegra is also used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonalallergic rhinitis(sneezing,流鼻涕, itchy or watery eyes), andurticaria(hives).

Allegra is available over-the-counter (OTC) and as ageneric.

Side effects of Atarax and Allegra that are similar include drowsiness.

Side effects of Atarax that are different from Allegra include dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, ordry mouth.

Side effects of Allegra that are different from Atarax include nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle or back discomfort or pain, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, andmenstrual cramps.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Atarax?

Common side effects of Atarax include:

  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness,
  • blurred vision,
  • constipation, or
  • dry mouth.

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Atarax including mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion, hallucinations), shaking (tremor), difficulty urinating, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Hydroxyzine is available in generic form.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Allegra?

Common side effects of Allegra include:

  • nausea,
  • diarrhea,
  • upset stomach,
  • muscle or back discomfort or pain,
  • sleepiness,
  • drowsiness,
  • tiredness,
  • headache, and
  • menstrual cramps.

联系你的医生如果你有严重的c更少ommon side effects of Allegra including

  • 过敏反应,
  • fever,
  • chills,
  • body aches,
  • cough, or
  • other flu symptoms.

What Is Atarax?

Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine withanticholinergic(drying) andsedativeproperties used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.

What Is Allegra?

Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergicrhinitis(sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes), and urticaria (hives). Allegra is available as ageneric drug.

What Drugs Interact With Atarax?

Atarax may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold orallergymedicine, sedatives,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety).

What Drugs Interact With Allegra?

This medication may interact with other drugs.

How Should Atarax Be Taken?

Atarax may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety).

How Should Allegra Be Taken?

Allegra is available in several strengths and forms; as tablets in strengths of 30, 60 and 180 mg, as 30 mg fast orally disintegrating tablets (available in foil blister packs and labeled "ODT"; the drug should not be touched by skin as it may begin to dissolve and reduce the oral dose) and as an oral suspension of 30mg per 5 ml. The dosage is dependent on the age, weight and effectiveness of the drug; special care should be taken when prescribing this drug to infants and children to make sure the recommended dosage is given.

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Allegra; it is unknown if it will harm a fetus. It is unknown if Allegra passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Note that the Allegra ODT tablets (orally disintegrating tablets) contain 5.3 mg ofphenylalanineand should not be used by individuals withphenylketonuria.

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References
SOURCE:

DailyMed. Atarax Product Information.

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7eaf5043-5c73-47af-904b-8e1fae02af2e

Chattem. Allegra Product Information.

https://www.allegra.com

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