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Fexofenadine Treatment Report

Brand Names: Allegra
Generic Name: Fexofenadine

What is Fexofenadine? Fexofenadine is an allergy medicine taken for seasonal allergies and hives, to relieve symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Unlike some other allergy medication fexofenadine does not cause drowsiness and driving is not contraindicated.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.


Reasons taken

12 patients in the community are taking or have taken Fexofenadine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 7 58%
General health 4 33%
Allergies 1 8%

Other treatments patients are taking for Other include Walking Stick/Cane, MRI, and Levothyroxine.

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Fexofenadine.

  180 mg as needed daily 60 mg daily 180 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Fexofenadine or how long patients were taking Fexofenadine before stopping.

Currently Taking Fexofenadine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
3

Stopped Taking Fexofenadine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
3
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Fexofenadine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 2 40% Did not seem to work: 40%
Expense 1 20% Expense: 20%
Doctor's advice 1 20% Doctor's advice: 20%
Side effects too severe 1 20% Side effects too severe: 20%
Not indicated 1 20% Not indicated: 20%

Report created on November 08, 2009.