Everyday Rx · FAQ
Can Allergy Rx interact with my other medicines or alcohol?
Short answer
Yes. Allergy Rx may interact with alcohol, medicines that cause sleepiness, and some drugs that raise fluticasone levels. Give your physician a full list of medicines and supplements. Do not add another allergy medicine until your physician or pharmacist checks for duplicate ingredients and other risks.
Have your physician or pharmacist check all your medicines before you start Allergy Rx. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and medicines you use only occasionally. The tablet ingredient is not listed on this page, so a complete interaction check requires the name of the tablet actually prescribed.
Azelastine can cause sleepiness. Alcohol, sleep medicines, opioid pain medicines, and other sedating drugs may add to this effect. Avoid alcohol while using it unless your physician advises otherwise. Do not assume that an over-the-counter allergy or cold product is safe to add. It may contain another antihistamine or other overlapping ingredients.
Some medicines, such as ritonavir, cobicistat, and certain antifungal drugs, can raise fluticasone levels and increase steroid-related risks. Also report other steroid medicines, including inhalers, creams, pills, and nasal sprays. This is not a complete interaction list. Do not stop an important prescribed medicine on your own. Your physician can decide whether to adjust your treatment or choose a different option.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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