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I drink alcohol while on claritin (loratadine) which i take regularly for chronic hives. is that okay/safe?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely, but....: Mixing Claritin (loratadine) with alcohol may or may not cause problems. generally claritin (loratadine) does not cause drowsiness, but people who develop drowsiness due to this drug are at an increased risk of experiencing negative effects due to such drug interaction; therefore they are advised to avoid drinking alcohol.

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Answered 7/28/2018

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