gilada

Can Allegra cause you to have heart palpitations. I started taking it a couple of days ago for the first time (I'm continually clogged up in my nasal passages) along with some steriod nasal inhaler prescribed by my doctor.

Yesterday, I noticed that every 10 / 15 beats, it feels like my heart just bangs hard once or twice. Could that be a side effect of the medication?

Thanks.

raeanna74

"Unlikely but report promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat."

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It's possible. You should call your Dr you may be able to get an answer without even making an apt or going in. Good Luck.

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gonadman

Plain allegra is an antihistamine which usually does not give any stimulant side effects like palpatations. Allegra-D has a decongestant added which has stimulation as its main side effect.

If you just took the plain allegra, make sure you haven't been eating/drinking anything with a stimulant-soda, chocolate, supplements, coffee, etc. and if you haven't, and the palpatations continue, go back to your doc for a check to rule out other conditions that can cause it(like hyperthyroidism)

BTW nasally inhaled steroids usually do not cause palps either

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