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Is it bad to take claritin (loratadine) d for an extended period of time? it's the only med thats worked for my congested nose. zyrtec didn't help & was on it 1mo.
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Decongestant: What you are responding to in Claritin (loratadine) d is the decongestant, but with time it loses effect and may predispose you to high blood pressure. You are better off consulting an allergist and getting proper treatment for your allergies especially that you also use an inhaler, the 2 are probably linked.
Answered 2/3/2016
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