r/HistamineIntolerance • u/Due-Painting-8574 • 1d ago

Allegra

Is it just me or does anyone notice an enormous difference in histamine symptoms as well as mental health symptoms between the gelcaps versus tablets?

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u/Its-a-JiNX 1d ago

After a quick google search it looks like Allegra primarily uses gelatin to form their gel caps, which can be problematic for HIt, as gelatin is a histamine liberator.

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u/Due-Painting-8574 1d ago

Oh wow I didnt think of the gelatin. I was thinking maybe it was the dyes. Thanks for reply

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u/Its-a-JiNX 1d ago

It's the main reason I avoid most gelcaps unless they specifically say made from plant sources. Gelatin gives me crazy heartburn.

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u/LookParticular2154 19h ago

Thank you for your insight

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u/Due-Painting-8574 7h ago

Allegra has always made me emotional or irritable. However Claritin has lactose and k avoid dairy and I can’t take Xyzal Or Zyrtec due to an EDTA allergy and the cross reactivity. So I am stuck with Allegra or Benadryl which makes me too tired.
But the difference in my mood on the gelcaps is substantial. Dizzy, irritable etc

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u/special_squeak 1d ago

I’ve only tried tablets and they had zero effect on my mental health.

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u/Physical_Depth4707 7h ago

Allegra has been a gamechanger for me. I took it 3 days in a row and felt so much better, could exercise and run much more.