Question 1

can i use 10mg of loratadine on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication is safe to use regularly.  If you are on other medications or have any chronic illness, kidney, or liver problems check with your own doctor about your specific issues first.

Question 2

bug bite is super inflamed and hot, can i use claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Certainly, there is no harm to using Claritin (loratadine) and it can decrease itching, but there would likely be more relief with topical Hydrocortisone cream.

Question 3

was given amytriptyline 10mg, at the same time was also given claritin (loratadine) to use for  10days. is it safe to take these together.

Accepted Answer

Safe: Safe to use together. All the best.

Question 4

can i use claritin (loratadine) as a substitute for clarinex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clarinex (desloratadine) has only slight differences in chemical structure from the original product of Claritin and in my clinical experience you will not notice any difference in relieving your allergy symptoms.
The generic of claritin, loratadine, is also much less expensive and is available at most drug stores.

Question 5

is it possible for claritin (loratadine) to stop working for a person after a lot of use?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: In general, if allergy medications cease to control symptoms, it's not that the medication has gotten less effective, but rather that allergies have gotten worse.  Antihistamines don't lose effectiveness with regular use and one is not likely to be tremendously more effective than another.

Question 6

can i use claritin (loratadine) with hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: I am not aware of contraindication of using Claritin (loratadine) with oxycodone.

Question 7

i'm taking loratadine for my allergy which manifests as skin drying/shedding.  it has worked fine so far, but after 3 weeks i'm wondering if it's safe to continue its use indefinitely.  what should i be cautious about?

thank you!

Accepted Answer

Yes: it'd be safe but I am surprised that it helped your skin rash that much.  In general, it is still better to try to find out the cause and , if found, try to eliminate it than to just control the adverse effects.

Question 8

is allegra ok for me to use eventhough i have high bp? i tried claritin (loratadine) and i don't like the way it makes me feel

Accepted Answer

Not a problem : If Allegra (fexofenadine) is good for your nose, use it  - it won't hurt your bp.

Question 9

could use your help docs! my doctor put me on loratadine 10mg antihistamine, one tablet every 24 benadryl (diphenhydramine) after i've already taken loratadine for 2 days now?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Not sure what the medical issue is that you are treating, you can use 2 antihistamines a day if your doctor belives you need them.

Question 10

can i take 10mg of loratadine and use fluticasone nasal spray? i need immediate relief from these horrible allergies! got a long day outside on tap!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Loratidine and fluticasone nasal spray are effective when used together.  If this is not effective, adding an intranasal antihistamine (rx), such as azelastine (astelin) or olpatadine (patanase) is an option. Dymista is a combination of fluticasone and azelastine and works quickly. None of these products should adversely affect asthma or your current medications.

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Can i use 10mg of loratadine on a regular basis?

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Bug bite is super inflamed and hot, can i use claritin (loratadine)?

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Was given amytriptyline 10mg, at the same time was also given claritin (loratadine) to use for 10days. is it safe to take these together.

A member asked:

Can i use claritin (loratadine) as a substitute for clarinex?

A member asked:

Is it possible for claritin (loratadine) to stop working for a person after a lot of use?

A member asked:

Can i use claritin (loratadine) with hydrocodone?

A member asked:

I'm taking loratadine for my allergy which manifests as skin drying/shedding. it has worked fine so far, but after 3 weeks i'm wondering if it's safe to continue its use indefinitely. what should i be cautious about? thank you!

A member asked:

Is allegra ok for me to use eventhough i have high bp? i tried claritin (loratadine) and i don't like the way it makes me feel

A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my doctor put me on loratadine 10mg antihistamine, one tablet every 24 benadryl (diphenhydramine) after i've already taken loratadine for 2 days now?

A member asked:

Can i take 10mg of loratadine and use fluticasone nasal spray? i need immediate relief from these horrible allergies! got a long day outside on tap!

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