what are the withdrawal symptoms for allegra?

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I did not have any withdrawal symptoms after taking Allegra for several years. If you are having any withdrawal symptoms I encourage you to see a doctor or pharmacist.
 
I also stopped taking Allegra for allergy testing, and almost went insane with the itching. I was itchy all over, in my ears, my scalp, my eyes, arms, legs, etc. It was horrible. I had also stopped my daily teaspoon of honey and green tea and my nasonex for the testing, so I wasn't sure what caused it. After testing, I didn't resume anything but the allegra, and I have just now stopped it for 2 days and the crazy itch is back. I'm going to have to take a dose just because I cannot bear this...
 
Godfor: What you are describing is rather close to how I feel in pollen season sometimes. My entire head itches, including the scalp, ears, eyes, nose, forehead and chin. Sometimes I get hives on my forehead or near my ears just from touching the pollen in the air--and I don't usually take antihistamines unless it gets real bad.

So, the full-body itching might possibly be your "normal."

It's weird that Allergra stops working so abruptly though, usually with antihistamines, if you take them for a while and then stop, it takes several days to build up to severe symptoms again.
 
thanks for the input, but it's definitely not my normal. I've never had it before. My only seasonal allergy symptoms prior to this were sneezing and runny nose. I just started the allegra for a sore throat that started last January and never stopped - the ENT is treating for reflux and allergy corabo. But like I said, no itching prior to the allegra, and now twice when I tried to stop taking it. It's awful. Even the palms of my hanRAB. It's totally abnormal.
 
Hi,

I believe the others are right -- there shouldn't be any. However, I had to stop taking mine (the generic form withOUT the decongestant) to do allergy testing. After about 36 hours off of it, I started itching like mad. I've since found out that I'm pretty much allergic to everything, though I don't have overt allergy symptoms and I never had itching prior to this. The allergist thinks I should start doing shots, though this is a huge committment. I have yet to go back on the Allegra because I don't want to have to come off of it again at some point in the future.

Just wanted to let you know, in case you do have some sort of withdrawal effects.

Good luck,
Inq
 
Actually, it's not all that abnormal. I've heard of it quite often with people on zyrtec. Allegra isn't that popular so perhaps why it isn't as common.
 
It might help for you to taper down your dosage. Since it's a tablet, it should be possible to break it in half and take half each day. This works for a lot of drugs that have "rebound" effects.
 
I have been off my allergra for a few days and have been itchy. I took one again tonight. I imagine it could be because I have been off of it. I have to take benadryl too. It is a bad time of year for me. I am allergic to everything. Expecially outdoor plants, crops etc...ugh!
 
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