Question 1

can claritin (loratadine) cause heart palpitation (skip beats).  i started this med six days ago and i had two episode of heart palpitations. ?

Accepted Answer

Not a common effect: Yes, Claritin (loratadine) can cause heart palpitations, it is not one of the common side effects of this medication but it is a complaint I have heard about from my patients.

Question 2

i take loratadine for hayfever but its not effective and i have a bad reaction to zirtec - it gives me heart palpitations. is benadryl (diphenhydramine) better?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It might work better but it is more likely to make you drowsy.

Question 3

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 4

why did i get loratadine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Exposure: All allergies are developed by an immune system reaction to the substance in question.  Therefore, allergy requires previous exposure.  If you are prone to allergy problems, you can develop an allergy to a particular substance at anytime after you become exposed to it.  It sometimes take only a few exposures and other times it takes many exposures.

Question 5

is better loratadine or cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: While many people prefer Loratadine and it works just fine, others find more relief with cetirizine.  It is difficulty to know who will respond better to one or the other.

Question 6

can i take sudafed with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact Loratadine does nothing to decongest the nose.

Question 7

do you have allergies to loratidine?

Accepted Answer

Rare: It would be distinctly unusual to have an allergy to loratidine.

Question 8

i have loratadine allergy. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Confirm, alternative: Allergy to antihistaminics is very rare. Fortunately other antihistaminics are availble to help control allergic symptoms. Confirmation is recommended since inactive ingredients of medications (such as corn starch or lactose) might also cause symptoms similar to allergic reaction.

Question 9

does claritin (loratadine) make u sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Claritin (loratadine) is generally considered a nonsedating antihistamine, and rarely causes drowsiness. That said, some people do appear to be more sensitive to it and will complain of drowsiness. If that occurs, there are alternatives that can be tried.

Question 10

does loratadine make good sleeping pills?

Accepted Answer

No: Loratadine (claritin) is an anti-histamine.  These medications can cause sedation as a side effect, but i wouldn't call it a sleeping pill.  If you need a sleeping pill, see your doctor so you can be better assessed as to why you need a sleeping pill.  Often times sleeping pills are the wrong answer and just used to mask an underlying problem.

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Can claritin (loratadine) cause heart palpitation (skip beats). i started this med six days ago and i had two episode of heart palpitations. ?

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I take loratadine for hayfever but its not effective and i have a bad reaction to zirtec - it gives me heart palpitations. is benadryl (diphenhydramine) better?

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I took 20mg of loratadine. is that ok?

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Why did i get loratadine allergy?

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Is better loratadine or cetirizine?

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Can i take sudafed with loratadine?

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Do you have allergies to loratidine?

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I have loratadine allergy. what do i do?

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Does claritin (loratadine) make u sleepy?

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Does loratadine make good sleeping pills?

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