As previously mentioned, tranquilizers, sedatives, and alcohol may heighten the side effects of drowsiness. Patients should therefore avoid alcohol and exercise caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Astepro Allergy contains the prescription-strength active ingredient azelastine hydrochloride, as well as several inactive ingredients, including benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, hypromellose, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbitol, and sucralose. As highlighted on the Drug Facts label, individuals who have experienced allergic reactions to any of the outlined active or inactive ingredients should not take Astepro Allergy.

While Astepro Allergy is a separate product from prescription Astepro, both contain the same active ingredient. Therefore, it’s worth noting that prescription Astepro (azelastine nasal spray) has been linked with some additional drug interactions, such as certain antidepressants, rare muscle condition treatment drugs, Alzheimer’s symptom treatment drugs, and some daytime sleepiness treatment medications (via Mayo Clinic).

This includes:

• Amifampridine

• Bupropion

• Donepezil

• Pitolisant

Talk to your doctor for a full list of all potential drug interactions with either prescription Astepro nasal spray or Astepro Allergy.