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My dr prescribed claritin (loratadine) for a skin reaction, but its no longer effective. can i take a second dose so i can get a decent night's sleep?
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Caution: the maximum dose for Claritin is 10mg per day. So if you took 5 mg before, you can certainly take one more. Otherwise, try some skin lotions to moisturize the skin. Don't bathe or shower in hot water. Have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion if you can find it.
Answered 2/10/2015
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Claritin (loratadine): Rather than doubling the dose of Claritin (loratadine) it may be wiser to try a different antihistamine until you can get back in and be seen. Not knowing what the condition is it is difficult to know exactly what to do. I suspect this may be chronic hives. There are certainly other things to do if it is. You may want to see an Allergist,
Answered 2/10/2015
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