Question 1

is it safe to take claritin (loratadine) d everyday while preg? im 30wks and been taking it for 2months nothing else helps.but im so worry bout effects!?! help?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with OB: During your pregnancy- you should always ask your OB , before you take any medication-including otc drug.  The Pseudoephedrine in the Claritin (loratadine) d is in pregnancy category c meaning in animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans. Claritin (loratadine), however, is safe to take- in catergory b. Stop it now until you discuss with your ob.

Question 2

i have had a cough for several weeks   i take claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec everyday.  two weeks ago i had a cortisone shot and still have not had any relief.

Accepted Answer

Cough: It may be time to get a chest xray to rule out pneumonia or bronchitis.

Question 3

can i take 2 claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms are not controlled with a normal dose, you should be evaluated for other causes and treatments. 2nd-generation antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine) are usually very safe, and we sometimes recommend doses higher-than-normal doses for certain conditions. But these conditions are best managed with the help of your doctor--see your doctor before taking more than the recommended dose.

Question 4

is it safe to take 20 mg loratadine?

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 5

i'm 28 weeks is loratadine ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are pregnancy category B medications which means that animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. That said, I frequently use these medications with my pregnant patients. Allegra (fexofenadine) is category C so avoid this medication if possible.

Question 6

can you take loratadine and certrizine?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time, but you can try both separately to see which is more effective for you.

Question 7

how much claritin (loratadine) to take?

Accepted Answer

Usual dose: The usual dose of Claritin (loratadine) for people 12 years old and older is 10 mg once a day.

Question 8

how often can i take claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Depends, 1 daily: If you are using Claritin for control of allergic nasal and eye symptoms, one tablet a day is all you need. If you are using Claritin for other medical condition such as chronic hives then your allergist may recommend a higher dose such as twice daily or even 3 times daily. If you are using Claritin more than once a day you should be using the medication under direct allergist supervision.

Question 9

can i take singular with claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They work differently to control allergy symptoms. The combination may work better than either one alone.

Question 10

can i take claritin (loratadine) d and mucinexdm?

Accepted Answer

Meds for colds: Yes, but it's not usually advisable. Claritin d contains antihistamine and decongestant. Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm contains expectorant and cough suppressant. If you had allergies only, and they gave you a tickle cough, it would be ok. If you have a cold, you should avoid the antihistamine in claritin, because it will dry the secretions and make them get stuck in the sinuses, lengthening the cold.

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Is it safe to take claritin (loratadine) d everyday while preg? im 30wks and been taking it for 2months nothing else helps.but im so worry bout effects!?! help?

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I have had a cough for several weeks i take claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec everyday. two weeks ago i had a cortisone shot and still have not had any relief.

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Can i take 2 claritin (loratadine)?

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Is it safe to take 20 mg loratadine?

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I'm 28 weeks is loratadine ok to take?

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