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Is it possible to have the common cold and be taking loratadine?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Medication question: Yes. Of course. Loratadine is a non-sedating anti-histamine used for symptomatic relief.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A common cold may: Occur even if you are taking loratadine.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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