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I'm currently taking 8 claritin (loratadine) per day. it's entirely gotten rid of my allergies. am i harming myself by doing this? will it damage me long term?
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Yes: This is an extremely high dose, and you won't benefit on the long or even the short term, although claritin (loratadine) is OTC, it doesn't mean you can overdose without a problem, you're personally liable and should follow the instructions carefully. As for your allergies, which I don't know their nature, there are other ways to control. Check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck
Answered 7/24/2016
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