Hayfever pills (Allevia brand) danger ☠️

[Zorby]

I have had really bad hayfever, and having exhausted my previous pills, picked Allevia up in my local pharmacy.

When I then had 3 days of palpitations, erratic BP, and generally feeling crap it didn’t occur to me to suspect the hayfever pills as previous types over many years had never caused the slightest problem.

Having checked and double checked my prescribed meds I was thinking to report to my GP for help.

Then my wife found a warning on the back of the Allevia packet saying if you have ever had heart disease do not use, in smaller print. It also says the same on the printed sheet inside to be fair.

Lesson learnt, it has taken 3 days to settle down to (what I call) normal. I will now treat every over the counter medication as potentially dangerous ⚠️☠️

Steve

[Yumz199725]

Oh that's awful so so sorry to hear 💔. Glad your feeling better. I take 180 mg of fexifenadene for my hayfever. I was thinking of trying alleva but was put of by the price so glad I didn't try it.

[Tos92]

Hi Zorby,

I suffered with palpitations on Benadryl 1-2 years ago when taking them for my hayfever. Upon my pharmacists recommendation, I changed to Loratadine as it’s considered safer than some other allergy medications out there for heart patients specifically. I have had no issues with heart palpitations whilst using Loratadine since. Maybe you can discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist and see if it’s a suitable option for you. Eye drops can also help if you suffer with itchy eyes. I use a brand called opticrom.

All the best.

Tos

[Lu22a]

I find using a saline nose spray very helpful during the hay fever months.

[PinkKizzie]

Hi Steve, sorry to hear you've had problems. Always ask the pharmacist before taking anything, especially if you take heart medication. Take care.

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Hi. I'm also a severe sufferer of Hay Fever. I always took hayfever tablets. Since my HA I don't take any over the counter medications until I have checked with my GP or pharmacist. I was told do not take hayfever tablets they will react with other medications. I'm glad your feeling better.❤

[Qualipop]

Heart problems, a Heart attack and taking high doses of opiates for bad spinal problems. I have to be very careful. I suffer from chronic urticaria and angioedema so I h ave to carry antihistamines with me at all times. I was told to only ever take loratidine or cimetidine. I also use opticrom eye drops if my eyes are affected. NEVER use the old types that make you drowsy like piriton. I only ever buy over the counter stuff from my local chemist who has my prescription and checks everything.