HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have been taking claritin (loratadine) d every day for a year. i have allergy problems and i need help. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See an allergist: An board certified allergist is qualified to investigate and treat significant allergies. While Claritin (loratadine) d is fine for mild allergies, there are other even more effective treatments available to treat and control allergies.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 1/5/2015

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can I take Claritin (loratadine) allergy pill every day for 6 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My eyes cry and are very itchy. I have allergies since its that time of year. I'm taking Claritin (loratadine) which seems to help. Advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I take fexofenadine every day, but am thinking of adding claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec as my allergies are very bad right now. Is that advisable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter has real bad allergies. I gave her Claritin (loratadine) but it's not really working. I also used Vicks on her. Will that help her?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can my 8 year old take Claritin (loratadine) and ibuprofen together? Not sure if her runny nose is due to allergies, but she has a fever.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it safe to take a regular Claritin (loratadine) every day indefinitely? I've had dark circles for years and I heard it might be chronic allergies.
Can i give my two year old the 10 mg loratadine pill cut in half. She doesn't like the 5mg syrup and spits it out every time. We have severe allergies?
Can I take Calritin (Loratadine tablets) every day to fix allergies? Is there a physical dependency risk?
Please tell me, could a 10 year old take loratadine and diphenhydramine for allergies at the same time?
My allergies have already been acting up and I have been taking Claritin (loratadine) almost every day for it. Is it safe, and is there something else to help?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.