Medicaid will not pay for my Zyrtec-D, which worked for my indoor allergies (dust mites, in particular). Now I've been
prescribed "Loratidine," which doesn't seem to be helping me at all. Is Loratadine effective against indoor allergies? It sure doesn't feel like it.
2006-06-23 16:50:08 · 7 answers · asked by margyrama 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Loratadine is an antihistamine. It doesn't discriminate between what kinds of things it works on. What does discriminate is your reaction to the allergens.
Loratadine is supposed to work like Benadryl with out the drowsiness, but I have found in using them both, the benadryl is a better antihistamine. Taking the drowsy side-effect out of Loratadine may have reduced its effectiveness as an antihistamine.
Your recourse is to report to your doctor the reduced effectiveness and ask it the dose can be increased, or if they can twist the arm of Medicaid to get your Zyrtec-D back, some way.
2006-06-23 16:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 21:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its more of an outdoor medicine, but it does help with indoor antihistamine. Ever think of trying a nasal spray like Flonase?
Claritin Oral
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What conditions does this medication treat?
Claritin Oral is used to treat the following:
Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy, Stuffy Nose, Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause, Sneezing
Claritin Oral may also be used to treat:
Allergic Conjunctivitis, Itching, Welt from Pressure on Skin, Hives
2006-06-23 17:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by kinndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you shouldn't have needed a prescription for loratidine as it is an over the counter product sold as Claritin, Alavert, etc. These are anti-histamines which work for allergies in general. They can't seek out particular allergens. It is not nearly as strong as the prescription meds. If it isn't working, it would be considered treatment failure which will often get your insurance to pay for another, prescription med. See your doc!!
2006-06-23 16:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by daddysnurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is cetirizine?
Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.
Cetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).
Cetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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2016-05-17 16:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is happy For that Paycheck that got here from making the financial interior the 1st place! (whats up, doubt she has hypersensitive reactions .. merely yet another ACTOR analyzing from a Tele-prompter).
2016-10-31 09:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by basinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me, what brand are u using?
2006-06-23 16:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by BlkBeauty24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋