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I had to stop taking my claritin (loratadine) 3 days ago for testing. now i itch. can i be having withdrawal symptoms? can you become addicted to claritin (loratadine)?
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No: There is no addiction to claritin (loratadine). Best wishes.
Answered 4/7/2016
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No: There is no addiction to claritin, (loratadine) and the itching u r suffering is from ur allergic skin condition not a withdrawal symptom, just try 2 bear with it till u get skin tested, good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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