Question 1

i was given hydrocortisone cream 1% & loratadine tablets, 10mg/antihistamine. its been over 1 hour & the hives continue to appear & burn. concerned?

Accepted Answer

Hives treatment: It takes about 1 to 3 hours for Claritin (loratadine) to start working. If you still symptomatic and suffer this much, it is safe to take an extra one. Call your doctor if it does not go away later today.

Question 2

antihistamines really hurt my stomach, took claritin (loratadine) 10mg this time now my stomach is killing me, why does it happen w anthistamines? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Are known to cause severe hunger pains in some individuals, the newer ones as desloratadine or levo cetirizine might not cause this side effect.  However, I see that you have LBBB, you need to be cautious using antihistamines, unless really needed, may cause heart rate problem in some patients, discuss with your doctor, best wishes

Question 3

i have tried fluticasone and mometasone furoate nasal spray for 2-3 months many times. but no relief at all in my post nasal drip. whereas antihistamine like cetrizine/loratadine relieves symptoms immediately in a day or so. why my body is like that?

Accepted Answer

Why? : Everyone is different.  Go to uptodate.com and read about steroid and antihistamines for post nasal drip etc. then discuss with your team. The body is complex and every one is different. Mostly because our genes are different.

Question 4

how much antihistamine does claritin (loratadine) have in it?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Hello, the adult dose of Claritin (loratadine) is 10 mg. There is also filler advent added to the tablet but the mg of Loratadine (claritin) is 10.

Question 5

can i take two claritin (loratadine) antihistamine in one day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antihistamines are well tolerated even when the dose is doubled.

Question 6

is it bad to take antihistamine and claritin (loratadine) same day ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Claratin is an antihistamine.  Do not take two antihistamines without the advice of a physician.

Question 7

how many weeks does it take for claritin (loratadine) 10mg to work? how long should i give it a try before deciding to switch to a different antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

A few hours: Claritin (loratadine) should start working within a couple of  hours. If it doesn't not help at all, then switching to another won't do you much good. If it does help somewhat, then you may try the other alternatives which may possess more antihistamine effect than Claritin (loratadine).

Question 8

which is the most effective antihistamine: diphenhydramine hcl or loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Diphendydramine: Diphenhydramine would likely work better but make make you drowsy.

Question 9

is loratadine tablets 10 mlg + antihistamine, safe in the third trimester of pregnancy??!!

Accepted Answer

Yes: safe in the third trimester of pregnancy

Question 10

are non-drowsy antihistamines such as claritin (loratadine) effective for treating asthma?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Claritin is useful to reduce the symptoms of allergies, especially post nasal drip.  It should be used with other medications. Mid you are having serious allergic symptoms that worsen your asthma, see an allergist.

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I was given hydrocortisone cream 1% & loratadine tablets, 10mg/antihistamine. its been over 1 hour & the hives continue to appear & burn. concerned?

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Antihistamines really hurt my stomach, took claritin (loratadine) 10mg this time now my stomach is killing me, why does it happen w anthistamines? is it dangerous?

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I have tried fluticasone and mometasone furoate nasal spray for 2-3 months many times. but no relief at all in my post nasal drip. whereas antihistamine like cetrizine/loratadine relieves symptoms immediately in a day or so. why my body is like that?

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How much antihistamine does claritin (loratadine) have in it?

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Can i take two claritin (loratadine) antihistamine in one day?

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Is it bad to take antihistamine and claritin (loratadine) same day ?

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How many weeks does it take for claritin (loratadine) 10mg to work? how long should i give it a try before deciding to switch to a different antihistamine?

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Which is the most effective antihistamine: diphenhydramine hcl or loratadine?

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Is loratadine tablets 10 mlg + antihistamine, safe in the third trimester of pregnancy??!!

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Are non-drowsy antihistamines such as claritin (loratadine) effective for treating asthma?

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