Question 1

allergic to benadryl, (diphenhydramine) what else can i take besides claritin?

Accepted Answer

Other antihstamines: I do not know what your allergic reaction to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) was so if it was severe i would recommend using other antihistamines with caution. Zyretc and Allegra are other otc antihistamines.

Question 2

my pollen allergies are killing me. i'm taking claritin (loratadine) but its not working well what else can i take that is non drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Pollen: Try zyrtec and you may consider nasal rinses which some people  find really helps. See your ENT md.

Question 3

should you take clariton for a cold?

Accepted Answer

You can...: anti-histamines can be (mildly) effective for the allergy like symptoms in a cold.

Question 4

can you take clariton d 12 hour twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but....: Claritin (loratadine) -d 12 hr can be taken twice a day but the 'd', or decongestant, in this drug may keep you awake if taken in the evening.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

is it ok.to take two claritin (loratadine) a.day?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Yes you can take Claritin (loratadine) in the morning and twelve hours later if the need arises.

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