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Claritin Allergy Drugs
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With allergy drugs such as astemizole, how about claritin (loratadine)?
Astemizole not sold: Astemizole is off the market as it caused arrythmias (irregular heart beats). Cetirizine is currently the most effective 2nd generation, non-sedating antihistamine available, as effective as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg, 1 tab 3-4x/day. It can be purchased over the counter and 300-365 tabs are available from discount retailers like bj's and costco for under $18.00. ...Read more
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Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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With allergy drugs such as astemizole can I take claritin (loratadine)?
Combine astemizole: Generally you don't need to but occasionally you can safely combine them for flareups. ...Read more
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With allergy drugs such as astemizole or terfenadine, how about taking claritin (loratadine)?
Depends: Astemizole is not available in the U.S. The other two are now over the counter medications for seasonal allergies. Consult your doc if you think you have seasonal allergies. ...Read more
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If someone starts a rash after being on claritin, (loratadine) might it be from the drug? How likely is it for a person to be allergic to an allergy drug?
Uncommon: Could also be something in the additives or coloring of the pill. Have you tried other antihistamines and had the same reaction. If so, then it might be a drug class allergy. If not, then it is a particular brand. ...Read more
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Any drug interactions while taking stelara (ustekinumab)? Okay to take Claritin for allergies?
Claritin (loratadine) ok: the major interactions with Stelara (ustekinumab) (mAb against IL-12 and IL-23) include decreased vaccine efficacy and concern for immune suppression when added to other suppressive drugs. Use of Claritin is ok. ...Read more
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Help! Is it normal for 10 mg loratadine to cause fatigue and nervousness while being treated for allergies? What are the side effects of this drug.
Loratidine : Loratadine, commonly used to treat allergies, can have side effects including drowsiness, fatigue, abdominal pain, HAs, diarrhea, dry mucous membranes, as well as other side effects. The best option is to let your physician review your current history & response to this med w/ you, and you and s/ he will decide which is the best option for you now :) ...Read more
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Can i take Claritin (loratadine) d while on celexa? My allergies have been acting up and i'd like to take some claritin, (loratadine) is there a possible bad drug interaction I should be worried about?
According : According to drugs.Com, there are no adverse reactions listed for Claritin (loratadine) d and celexa. ...Read more
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Are there any non-sedative antihistamines that work like doxylamine? It is the only drug that helps my allergies. Claritin/lortadine do not help.
Yes: Doxylamine has anti-allergy power superior to almost every other antihistamine on the market, with the exception of Diphenhydramine (benadryl), which is also sedating. Other than claritin/loratadine, there are other non-sedating antihistamines such as allergra (fexofenadine). Zyrtec (cetirizine) (ceterizine) is generally non-sedating although ~5% feel sedated with it. ...Read more
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Will Claritin (loratadine) protect against drug allergies for a full 24hrs? Is it safe to use it if i've had hives from other, unrelated antihistamine pills?
Safe but...: It may last that long but may not be potent enough to control your hives. You may need to up the dose to 4x daily. It is unusual however to develop hives from taking any kind of antihistamine and thus i would suggest that you consult an allergist to sort this out. ...Read more
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A friend said her doctor said only take Claritin or Zertec for allergies when you have COPD. Should I no take PM drugs which has Benadryl?
How bad is COPD?: Benadryl and any medications that can induce sleep may reduce your urged to take a breath. If your COPD is bad enough that you have to use oxygen, then you should not be using any medication that can make it harder for you to breathe ...Read more
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I want to take Claritin for allergies. I’m on Zoloft, Wellbutrin, vistaril (spelling), and trazodone. Any major drug interactions?
Good to check:
You can use a drug interaction checker whenever you have questions about drug-drug interactions or drug - food interactions. Here is 1 option (Drugs.Com): https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php Your pharmacist is also a good source of info.
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After taking loratadine and application of dermersone cream for mild eczema, red itchy spots appeared on my arms, legs, shoulders and back. After scratching, some of the spots burst and pus leaked out. Is this a side effect of the medicine or drug allergy
Possible infection: This sound more like a secondary infection of your eczema rather than a side effect of the medication. See your doctor. ...Read more
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Why did I get loratadine allergy?
Exposure: All allergies are developed by an immune system reaction to the substance in question. Therefore, allergy requires previous exposure. If you are prone to allergy problems, you can develop an allergy to a particular substance at anytime after you become exposed to it. It sometimes take only a few exposures and other times it takes many exposures. ...Read more
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I have loratadine allergy. What do I do?
Confirm, alternative: Allergy to antihistaminics is very rare. Fortunately other antihistaminics are availble to help control allergic symptoms. Confirmation is recommended since inactive ingredients of medications (such as corn starch or lactose) might also cause symptoms similar to allergic reaction. ...Read more
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Claritin (loratadine) d is making me too jittery. Is there an allergy?
Claritin (loratadine) d: This is a side effect of the decongestant in Claritin d. It is not an allergy. You can take plain Claritin and avoid the problem. For your nasal conestion i would try a saline nasal spray and if no help, ask your doctor for a prescription nasal spray. ...Read more
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Possible celery allergy and loratadine?
Unrelated: Not sure that I am answering your question, but celery allergy does not interfere with taking loratadine. ...Read more
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Could I be allergic to claritin-d allergy?
Yes.: But it is very unusual.
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Does Claritin (loratadine) work for sun allergy?
Partially: I assume you mean hives or itchy rash from sun exposure (solar urticaria or polymorphous light eruption). Antihistamines can help treat the itch associated with the hives. If rash occurs often, taking an antihistamine daily may help. Sunscreen with uva and uvb blockers may help as well. These may not help other sun-sensitive rashes (eg, with lupus). See an allergist or dermatologist for more info. ...Read more
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Is claritin-d 12 hour to relieve my allergy symptoms?
Yes: Claritin (loratadine) treats allergies. D is a decongestant (for congestion ). ...Read more
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Can I take Claritin (loratadine) allergy pill every day?
Read label: All otc medications come with instructions for use. ...Read more
Claritin (Definition)
Claritin is a non-sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common ...Read more