Question 1

what is the difference between loratadine and cetirizine dihydrochloride?  is one better?

Accepted Answer

Cetirizine FTW: Most allergists would recommend cetirizine.  It is more effective at controlling symptoms than loratidine.  Cetirizine does make 10-15% of people sleepy, however.

Question 2

what is the difference between zyrtec and claritin (loratadine) medicines?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Similarity: in the 2nd generation antihistamine class of drugs.  Zyrtec and Claritin (loratadine) are safe in pregnancy. Both can cause dryness and urinary symptoms as a sideffect differences: Claritin (loratadine) does not usually cause drowsiness. Zyrtec typically can. The time it takes to be effective vary as well. As far as effectiveness: depends on person. Zyrtec in some studies have been shown to be faster acting.

Question 3

is there a difference between alegra and zyrtec and claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Similarity: all three are in the 2nd generation antihistamine class of drugs.  Differences: Allegra is not recommended in pregnancy. Zyrtec and Claritin (loratadine) are. Allegra and Claritin (loratadine) do not usually cause drowsiness. Zyrtec typically can. Allegra cannot be taken with reflux meds. The time it takes to be effective vary as well. As far as effectiveness: depends on person.

Question 4

difference between polaramine, zyrtec and claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) polaramine, chlortrimeton etc., are old time  antihistamines used for runny nose, sneezing, itching, and other allergies. They are very effective but can cause drowsiness and should be avoided in day time. Carefully read all the side effects.
Zyrtec , Claritin & Allegra are newer antihistamines, with lot less drowsiness or other side effects. They work fairly well for most people.

Question 5

are there major differences between loratadine and cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Both are antihistamines that work well. There may some subtle differences between the two but in general either one is a good choice.

Question 6

what is the difference, if any, between zyrtec, claritin, (loratadine) or allegra in their effectiveness for springtime allergies?

Accepted Answer

Same: Each of the medicines work for some people; others for other people. No one medicine works for everyone all of the time. Sometimes you have to try different ones to see which one works best for you.

Question 7

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 8

can i take a claritin (loratadine) and zyrtec?

Accepted Answer

yes but: You should not take them unless you checked with a doctor and it all depends what you are trying to treat. They work the same, so adding one may not give you the results you are seeking.

Question 9

can i take both zyrtec amd claritin (loratadine)?

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.

Question 10

can you take zyrtec (cetirizine) with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

No: Both are antihistamines and should not be used together.

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