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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Overdose Of Allegra?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Question: I accidentally took two 180 mg of Allegra, rather than my normal dose of 180 mg. Is this okay?
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not an overdose, so don't worry about it

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM,

I read carefully your question,

It is actually a higher dose then recommended, and it will make you sleepy and drowsy, give some nausea and maybe diarrhea, but in that dose should not cause overdoses and poisoning.

If you have at home any antacid like Calcium Carbonate; Magaldrate; or Sodium Bicarbonate or if you can buy over the counter, they decrease the effect of Allegra. But if you don't have, then should be ok.

Antihistamines are a pretty safe class of drugs, so I would not worry much about it, but would try to not take it anymore like that because of course in a long term use, it may have more side effects.

Let me know if you have other concerns,

Take care,
Dr. Klarida


Brief Answer:
Happy to be of help

Detailed Answer:
Thank you,

Happy to be of help,

If you dont have other questions please close and rate the answer.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (43 minutes later)
Not really a question, just wanted to thank you doctor. I did not think this was dangerous, but wanted to double-check. Appreciate your answer.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Overdose Of Allegra?

Brief Answer: Not an overdose, so don't worry about it Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM, I read carefully your question, It is actually a higher dose then recommended, and it will make you sleepy and drowsy, give some nausea and maybe diarrhea, but in that dose should not cause overdoses and poisoning. If you have at home any antacid like Calcium Carbonate; Magaldrate; or Sodium Bicarbonate or if you can buy over the counter, they decrease the effect of Allegra. But if you don't have, then should be ok. Antihistamines are a pretty safe class of drugs, so I would not worry much about it, but would try to not take it anymore like that because of course in a long term use, it may have more side effects. Let me know if you have other concerns, Take care, Dr. Klarida Brief Answer: Happy to be of help Detailed Answer: Thank you, Happy to be of help, If you dont have other questions please close and rate the answer. Take care.