Atarax vs. Allegra

• Are Atarax and Allegra the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Atarax?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Allegra?
• What Is Atarax?
• What Is Allegra?
• What Drugs Interact with Atarax?
• What Drugs Interact with Allegra?
• How Should Atarax Be Taken?
• How Should Allegra Be Taken?

Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) and Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) are types of antihistamines used 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 seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes), and urticaria (hives).

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

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, or dry mouth.

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

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.

Common side effects of Allegra include:

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

Contact your doctor if you have serious but less common side effects of Allegra including

• allergic reactions,
• fever,
• chills,
• body aches,
• cough, or
• other flu symptoms.

Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties 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 (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes), and urticaria (hives). Allegra is available as a generic drug.

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).

This medication may interact with other drugs.

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).

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 of phenylalanine and should not be used by individuals with phenylketonuria.