A 42-year-old member asked:
does claritin (loratadine) make you sleepy?
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Dr. Maliena Longley answered
Specializes in Allergy and Immunology
No: It's supposed to be nonsedating. But, if your are exquisitely sensitive to medications, it's always possible.
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Dr. John Chiu commented
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
About 5% of the people do get drowsy with Claritin even though studies showed that the incidence of drowsiness from Claritin is the about the same as a sugar pill.
Sep 15, 2013
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can Claritin (loratadine) get u sleepy?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Claritin (loratadine): Antihistamines can make u drowsy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Does Claritin (loratadine) non-drowsy make you hyper?
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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Antihistamine: Antihistamines can still cause drowsiness even if it says, non-drowsy, especially loratadine. Paradoxical effects of hyperactivity can be a side effect of antihistamines, though it tends to happen mostly in the very young or old. If you took a decongestant with it, then that can also cause hyperactivity.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Does Claritin (loratadine) make u sleepy?
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Dr. Kenneth Backman answered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Usually not: Claritin (loratadine) is generally considered a nonsedating antihistamine, and rarely causes drowsiness. That said, some people do appear to be more sensitive to it and will complain of drowsiness. If that occurs, there are alternatives that can be tried.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it normal that Claritin (loratadine) makes you sleepy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Lewis answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 51 years experience
Usually not: Claritin (loratadine) is a non-sedating antihistamine, but
some people may react differently than most to the
medication.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can Claritin (loratadine) make you sleepy?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Claritin (loratadine): Like other antihistamines, it can make u drowsy, depending on the dose & your tolerance.
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