Bilastine 20 mg is an antihistamine medication primarily used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever and year-round allergies) and urticaria (hives). While it's known for being less sedating than older antihistamines, it can still have some side effects.
Common Side Effects of Bilastine 20 mg may include:
- Headache: This is one of the most frequently reported side effects.
- Drowsiness: Although bilastine is considered non-sedating for many, some individuals may still experience sleepiness or fatigue.
- Dizziness: Feeling lightheaded or unsteady can occur.
- Abdominal pain: Stomach discomfort or pain.
- Nausea: Feeling sick to the stomach.
- Dry mouth: A feeling of dryness in the mouth.
- Sore throat.
- Increased appetite.
Uncommon Side Effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) can include:
- Abnormal ECG heart tracing.
- Changes in liver function tests.
- Increased heart rate or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
- Increased weight.
- Anxiety.
- Dry or uncomfortable nose.
- Diarrhea.
- Inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis).
- Vertigo (a spinning sensation).
- Feeling of weakness or tiredness (fatigue).
- Thirst.
- Difficulty in breathing (dyspnea).
- Indigestion.
- Itching.
- Cold sores (oral herpes).
- Fever.
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Changes in kidney function tests.
- Increased blood fats.
Rare Side Effects (cannot be estimated from the available data) can include:
- Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat).
- Fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
- Vomiting.
Side Effects that may be experienced in children are:
- Common: Nasal irritation (rhinitis), allergic conjunctivitis (eye irritation), headache, stomach pain.
- Uncommon: Eye irritation, dizziness, loss of consciousness, diarrhea, nausea, lip swelling, eczema, hives (urticaria), fatigue.
Important Considerations:
- Allergic Reactions: If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, collapsing or losing consciousness, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, and/or swelling and redness of the skin, stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical advice
1 immediately. - Interaction with Food and Drink: Bilastine should not be taken with food or with grapefruit juice or other fruit juices, as this can decrease its effectiveness. It is recommended to take the tablet one hour before or two hours after a meal or fruit juice.
- Alcohol: At the recommended dose, bilastine does not usually increase drowsiness caused by alcohol. However, it's generally wise to be cautious when combining medications with alcohol.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
- Driving and Using
2 Machines: While bilastine 20 mg has been shown not to affect driving performance in adults, individual responses to the medicine may vary. You should check how this medicine affects you before driving or operating machinery.
It is important to remember that not everyone will experience these side effects, and many people find bilastine to be a well-tolerated medication. However, if you experience any troublesome or persistent side effects, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice. They can assess your situation and provide guidance on how to manage the side effects or if an alternative treatment might be more suitable.
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