Question 1

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 2

is loratadine 20 mg a normal dose?

Accepted Answer

No: 10 mg is the normal dose for loritadine.

Question 3

can i take two loratadine tablets?

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. If one is not working well, you may want to try   otc fexofenadine or a steroid nasal spray.

Question 4

when is best time to take loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: Since Loratadine is a non sedating antihistamine it can be taken either morning or night.

Question 5

i took 20mg of loratadine. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The recommended daily dose of Loratadine is 10mg, but the risk of harm at 20mg is very low.

Question 6

what is the loratadine maximum dosage?

Accepted Answer

Why ?: Studies during development showed that the body was very tolerant to loratadine, with no significant side effects at twice the recommended dosage. However, they also found that there was no increased benefit with twice the dosage over the normal dose. Why take more if there is no benefit ?

Question 7

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 8

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 9

is loratadine lean the same as loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Hardly: Purple drank or 'lean' is Codeine (narcotic, obtained illegally or diverted) + sedating antihistamine (usually Phenergan (promethazine) or compazine) + soda + candy (+/- alcohol). Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine, so very technically, one ingredient is in the same family, but no abuse potential with non-sedating antihistamines. For more info, see: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/purple_drank.

Question 10

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.

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