if i take zertec for a long period 10mo then switch to claritin (loratadine) can my sinuses become dependent on zyrtec and over produce mucus w/o zyrtec in system?

Question

Is it bad to take Claritin (loratadine) d for an extended period of time? It's the only med thats worked for my congested nose. Zyrtec didn't help & was on it 1mo.

Answer 1

Unlikely: While the "good" effect of zyrtec (cetirizine) will be gone in several days, there is no known problem of "rebound" or worsening symptoms when stopping oral antihistamines. More likely, is the continued exposure to the allergens. Here is where an allergist will be able to assist.

Answer 2

No: Coughing up mucous is a normal lung and airway function. You could have COPD for other reasons though.

Answer 3

No: COPD is diagnosed based on symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) and tests (xrays and lung function tests). If you have a chronic cough and are a smoker you should get evaluated by your physician.

Answer 4

Yes: While a chronic productive cough is suggestive of copd, especially in a smoker with shortness of breath as well, coughing up mucus could also be due to allergies or sinus infections.

Answer 5

Yes: It is never normal to see blood in your stool. This is a common symptom of proctitis or hemorrhoids but further evaluation is needed with a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscooy.

Answer 6

Could be : Hard to say based on one event. But if it continues would get evaluated. Hemorrhoids , abscesses, proctitis IBD can all present that way.

Answer 7

Sinuses or reflux: This could be sinus drainage, a sinus infection or acid reflux. See your local ent.

Answer 8

Check for fungal inf: Burning tongue could be severe B12 deficiency or fungal infection if u recently completed antibiotics.

Answer 9

Probably not normal: It could be allergies, or it could be a sign of infection or asthma. Typically the mucous either drains from the nasal passage/sinuses down into the throat, or the mucous comes directly from the lungs themselves. An allergist or lung specialist can help you make the diagnosis and treat you.

Answer 10

Possibilities...: If you are coughing the mucous, you may have chronic bronchitis, a form of copd. You will need a doctor evaluation and possibly pulmonary function tests to verify this diagnosis. There are treatments to control symptoms but no cure. If you are smoking, you need to quit to slow disease progression and control symptoms.

Answer 11

Benedryl: I do not like both - you can use bromelain instead helps with allergy and heals. If you are particular benedryl atleast child can rest.

Answer 12

Work differently: Claritin in a non-drowsy antihistamine. It doesn't cause sleepiness, but you need to use it every day for it to work really well. It's lousy for severe allergic reactions because it takes days to be fully effective. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) causes drowsiness and only lasts for six hours, but is great for severe allergic reactions and works very quickly. If you're exposed and need help now, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is better.

if i take zertec for a long period 10mo then switch to claritin (loratadine) can my sinuses become dependent on zyrtec and over produce mucus w/o zyrtec in system?

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