A 30-year-old member asked:
conflicting advice from two drs on claritin (loratadine) d otc. one says take indefinitely, other stop?
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Dr. Javier Chinen answered
30 years experience Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
D is decongestant: Claritin-d contains two drugs, an antihistaminic named Loratadine and a decongestant adrenergic called pseudoephedrine. It is best to use each drug according to what is intended for. Antihistaminics are to control histamine release and decongestant to reduce swelling and secretions. Continuous use of antihistaminics are helpful for perennial allergies, such as to dust mite.
Answered on Dec 6, 2020
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Dr. Luis Matos answered
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It may make u Drowsy: The full adult dose of Loratadine in other parts of the world is 20 mg. This amount caused a 12-14% drowsiness rate. The 10 mg dose was tested in the ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
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An antihistamine: Claritin, (loratadine) like all other antihistamines, blocks histamine receptors thus prevents histamine release, one major mediator, out of many, tha ... Read More
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
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Yes: Antihistamines are well tolerated even when the dose is doubled.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Machtinger answered
44 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes.: Sedation and drowsiness may occur at this higher dose.
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