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Can loratadine cause children to have violent mood swings and suicidal thoughts?

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Dr. Bartholomew Vereb answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Maybe: In rare cases, yes. But not likely.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Seems unlikely: Odd reactions to medications do happen, but this would be unusual. Still, if you are worried, there are other medications to help with allergy symptoms, so ask to switch to something else. Any effects of the type you describe, if caused by loratadine, should go away when you stop it.

Answered 4/11/2016

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: However if it is Loratidine-D (with pseudoephedrine as a decongestant) yes, it can cause mood swings, hyperactivity, possible agitation and insomnia. Loratidine, when taken as directed for allergies - is one of the safest treatments known. There's no evidence of harm to a fetus when a pregnant mother takes it, or when breastfeeding taking the plain loratidine.

Answered 11/17/2015

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