Allegra-D 12-Hour Ototoxic or Not?

[EatMoTacos]

Just wanted a clear definition on Allegra-D. Is Allegra-D ototoxic? I sometimes take the 12 hour for my usual congested nose and open up my Eustachian Tubes to allow them to drain completely.

 

[Carman]

Did you ever get an answer?

 

[UrbanBubblegum]

I can chip in on this. I recommend using Kestine (ebastine) instead. It will not affect tinnitus.

 

[EatMoTacos]

I can chip in on this. I recommend using Kestine (ebastine) instead. It will not affect tinnitus.

What is Kestine?

 

[cjbhab]

I have not had any tinnitus spikes from Allegra-D.

 

[UrbanBubblegum]

What is Kestine?

It is an antihistamine.

 

[momus]

I didn't see Allegra-D listed as ototoxic on the websites I looked at. FWIW, I have bad seasonal allergies, and sinus issues in general, and have been taking Benadryl for 20-30 years at night. Never had any issues w/ tinnitus and it definitely helps me sleep better.

 

[hanna_g]

I had a massive and permanent tinnitus worsening after Claritin-D a few years ago, and since then my sensitivity to ototoxic medications has permanently increased - I have read all antihistamines have this potential

 

[Utdmad89]

Antihistamines aren't ototoixc

 

[UrbanBubblegum]

Antihistamines aren't ototoixc

For me most, bar Kestine/Ebastine, spiked my tinnitus and gave me lot of side effects. I'm guessing it's down to the fact Kestine is without the anticholinergic effects.