Question 1

which active ingredient would be better at treating allergic rhinitis: loratadine or cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Each individual may respond differently. Cetirizine is more likely to cause sedation that loratadine.

Question 2

which active ingredient would be better at treating allergic conjunctivitis: loratadine or cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Which is better: You would have to try both and see which works better for you. None are perfect for allergies but one often works better than the other.

Question 3

can you take loratadine 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but why ?: Studies of loritadine show the medication is well tolerated at twice the recommended 10 mg dose. However, the same studies show no added benefit of the double dose in symptom relief over the regular dose schedule.

Question 4

what amount loratadine is an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Loratadine: 10mg is the recommende dose, anythiing higher should be under medical guidance. Its safety has been studied up to 40mg a day, but it is sedating at that point.

Question 5

what could 21 (10 mg) loratadine do to me?

Accepted Answer

Drowsy: If you are contemplating suicide, do call the suicide hotline  ASAP. But even at the dose stated, Loratadine will likely make you drowsy and won't kill you.

Question 6

what happens if you take 50 mg of loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Taking higher than recommended dose increases the risk of side effects including drowsiness.

Question 7

what should i do if loratadine isn't working?

Accepted Answer

Try another medicine: Fortunately there are several good over the counter antihistamines besides loratadine. If the over the counter medicines do not help then see a doctor for prescription medicine. An allergist can help identify what triggers your symptoms and find the best treatment.

Question 8

taking 20mg loratadine daily - is that a problem?

Accepted Answer

Why: Most studies show no significant side effects at this dose level in adults.They also show no increase in benefit by doubling the dose. Perhaps a trial of fexofenadine would be in order to see if another non sedating antihistamine would be more effective for you. Each person needs to find the med that works best for them.Its a bit more expensive, but sometimes works better.

Question 9

ok to take suphedrine pe and loratadine together?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if you cannot take pseudophed due to medical conditions then no. BUT
CLARITIN D is a prepackaged form of that combination that is over the counter.
cannot say in your particular case, but generally, it is safe

Question 10

can i take loratadine 10mg if i took nucytna 50mg?

Accepted Answer

Interactions: There are no known interactions between those medicines.  It is always wise to exercise caution when taking multiple medications.

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