Question 1

what's causing my tiredness, pollen allergies or the claritin (loratadine) i take for it ? i have been so tired since pollen season started.

Accepted Answer

Not clairitin: Claritin (loratadine) is supposed to be a non-sedating antihistamine and therefore should not be the cause of your fatigue.  The allergic response to your allergens is the most likely cause of your fatigue.  Consult your allergist.

Question 2

can claritin (loratadine) make you tired?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: For most people, Claritin (loratadine) does not cause fatigue or tiredness.  However, for some it can cause tiredness and with higher than usual doses, the tiredness can be more common.  Having allergies can cause fatigue as well.

Question 3

how come non-drowsy claritin (loratadine) still makes you tired?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Hello, I have treated many people with allergy with antihistamines. Even though they are listed as non sedating, some people react to these medications in an unexpected fashion. Sedation may still occur and if this is present, i usually recommend using this medication if needed at night before sleep. It will still work for 24 hours and may help with allergy and sleep.

Question 4

why does claritin (loratadine) make me tired.i took one dose and it made me so sleepy.im 51 year old female.

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Antihistamines cause some people to be tired. They cause different levels of fatigue in different patients. If Claritin (loratadine) makes you drowsy, either take it at night, or try a different antihistamine like Allegra which is known not to cause fatigue in most

Question 5

i have noticed that my body is immune to loratadine based antihistamines (doesn't make me tired) but any others do. does this means tolerance?

Accepted Answer

Non-sedating: Loratadine is considered a non-sedating antihistamine. It is supposed to treat allergic symptoms without making you drowsy. Other older antihistamines like benadryl (diphenhydramine) are very sedating.

Question 6

help! is it normal for 10 mg  loratadine to cause fatigue and nervousness while being treated for allergies? what are the side effects of this drug.

Accepted Answer

Loratidine : Loratadine, commonly used to treat allergies, can have side effects including drowsiness, fatigue, abdominal pain, HAs, diarrhea, dry mucous membranes, as well as other side effects. The best option is to let your physician review your current history &amp; response to this med w/ you, and you and s/ he will decide which is the best  option for you now :)

Question 7

have really bad nose congestion and i took one claritin (loratadine) d non drowsy. i am starting to feel really tired, is this normal? also, there isnt much relief

Accepted Answer

Probably a cold.: Probably a cold and only time will make it go away. The claritin (loratadine) d is only for allergy and some runny nose.  Time will make you feel better and you might ask the pharmacist or your doctor the recommendations of over the counter cold preparations that is safe for you to take.

Question 8

woke up this morning very tired with a very sore hurting throat as if it's swollen in there. even by night still not feeling better, and took claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: While your sore throat may be due to allergies you should see your doctor for a throat culture to rule out strep throat.

Question 9

i have daily sinus headaches, could using clairitin help my sinus headaches? i have no other symptoms other then fatigue.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You may try Claritin (loratadine) but I'd doubt that it will be that helpful. Headaches and fatigue should be evaluated by your doctor even though they may or may not be related.  Caffeine withdrawal can also induce these symptoms if you had been a heavy coffee drinker.

Question 10

i've been sick with a cold the past couple days, sore throat, congested, runny nose.  i took claratin d today and now i feel tired/drowsy.  normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Viral conditions like the cold may present with malaise (not feeling well, tired, drowsy). Claritin (loratadine) is non drowsy med.

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What's causing my tiredness, pollen allergies or the claritin (loratadine) i take for it ? i have been so tired since pollen season started.

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Can claritin (loratadine) make you tired?

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How come non-drowsy claritin (loratadine) still makes you tired?

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Why does claritin (loratadine) make me tired.i took one dose and it made me so sleepy.im 51 year old female.

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I have noticed that my body is immune to loratadine based antihistamines (doesn't make me tired) but any others do. does this means tolerance?

A member asked:

Help! is it normal for 10 mg loratadine to cause fatigue and nervousness while being treated for allergies? what are the side effects of this drug.

A member asked:

Have really bad nose congestion and i took one claritin (loratadine) d non drowsy. i am starting to feel really tired, is this normal? also, there isnt much relief

A member asked:

Woke up this morning very tired with a very sore hurting throat as if it's swollen in there. even by night still not feeling better, and took claritin (loratadine)?

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I have daily sinus headaches, could using clairitin help my sinus headaches? i have no other symptoms other then fatigue.

A member asked:

I've been sick with a cold the past couple days, sore throat, congested, runny nose. i took claratin d today and now i feel tired/drowsy. normal?

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