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Can claritin (loratadine) make you sleepy?
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Claritin (loratadine): Like other antihistamines, it can make u drowsy, depending on the dose & your tolerance.
Answered 2/4/2016
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No: It's supposed to be nonsedating. But, if your are exquisitely sensitive to medications, it's always possible.
Answered 6/17/2018
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Unlikely: It would be distinctly unusual for claritin, (loratadine) at normal doses, to cause sleepiness.
Answered 5/4/2017
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