A 26-year-old female asked:
doc said stop loratadine b/c thinks is causing fast heart. also on topiramate for migraines. is he right or mixing up with claritin-d's decongestant?
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Dr. John Michel answered
46 years experience Family Medicine
Unclear: Loratadine has been reported to cause arrhythmia s as well as tachycardia. Topiramate has no such side effect
I would also stop the claritin (loratadine) d. Do not forget about caffeine which can also do this.
Best wishes.
Answered on Jan 30, 2016
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