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Does Allegra Cause Anxiety, Nausea, Vomiting And Constipation?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Question: Can Allegra cause anxiety, nausea, vomiting and constipation,eating disorders?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:

Yes it can cause some of these problems.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Allegra is known to cause following side effects:

1. nausea, vomiting, loose motions with abdominal disturbance
2. Muscle cramps
3. Sedation, lethargy, fatigue
4. Restless and anxiety

However Allegra is not known to cause constipation and eating disorders.

In my clinical practice more than 10% of individuals with chronic Allegra prescription develop one or other side effects.

I hope this answers you.

Regards,

Dr. Ashok Kumar
Psychiatrist
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Does Allegra Cause Anxiety, Nausea, Vomiting And Constipation?

Brief Answer: Yes it can cause some of these problems. Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and understand your concerns. Allegra is known to cause following side effects: 1. nausea, vomiting, loose motions with abdominal disturbance 2. Muscle cramps 3. Sedation, lethargy, fatigue 4. Restless and anxiety However Allegra is not known to cause constipation and eating disorders. In my clinical practice more than 10% of individuals with chronic Allegra prescription develop one or other side effects. I hope this answers you. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar Psychiatrist