Visudyne and Allegra drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Visudyne (verteporfin) and Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include thrombocytopenia among females and cerebral infarction among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Visudyne and Allegra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Visudyne?

Visudyne has active ingredients of verteporfin. eHealthMe is studying from 3,124 Visudyne users. Check the latest studies of Visudyne.

What is Allegra?

Allegra has active ingredients of fexofenadine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 75,498 Allegra users. Check the latest studies of Allegra.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

18 people who take Visudyne and Allegra together, and have interactions are studied.

Visudyne and Allegra drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Visudyne and Allegra, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Injection site extravasation (flow of (blood or lymph) from injection site)
  4. Abdominal discomfort
  5. Albumin urine present
  6. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  7. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  8. Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
  9. Asthenia (weakness)
  10. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)

male:

  1. Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage)
  2. Hepatic enzyme increased
  3. Retinal haemorrhage (bleeding from retina)
  4. Visual acuity reduced (reduced clearness of vision)
  5. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  6. Chest pain
  7. Ear pain
  8. Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
  9. Hearing impaired
  10. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)

What are the common drug interactions of Visudyne and Allegra, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Back pain
  2. Blood pressure increased
  3. Chest pain
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Neck pain
  6. Skin warm

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
  2. Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage)
  3. Asthenia (weakness)
  4. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  5. Blood glucose increased
  6. Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased
  7. Blood uric acid increased
  8. Cardiac failure congestive
  9. Chest pain
  10. Confusional state

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 13 people, 72.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on verteporfin and fexofenadine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Visudyne and Allegra, respectively), and Visudyne and Allegra (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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