Loratodine Caused Arrhythmia?

Question

Yes, Loratodine is an antihistamine.
About two years ago, the hospital prescribed me, that drug.Now that i look back, that wasn't what i needed.And now, i think ever since then, my heart has been working a little harder.

Could loratodine cause arrhythmia?
Also, mixed with maybe lack of nutrients, or too much of something such as cholesterol.
And little excersize, etc.

Is there hope?

Answer 1

Data Synthesis: The newer second-generation antihistamine loratadine differs from terfenadine and astemizole, agents used for treating allergic rhinitis for several years, in important ways that may affect the safety and tolerability of these agents in many patients. Loratadine is similar to terfenadine and astemizole in that it is nonsedating, while cetirizine may produce sedation in some patients. Loratadine and cetirizine appear to be free of any association with the rare, potentially fatal, cardiac arrhythmia torsades de pointes, which has been reported with the use of both terfenadine and astemizole. Torsades de pointes arrhythmias have occurred more often during concomitant use with drugs known to inhibit the hepatic metabolism of terfenadine or astemizole, such as erythromycin, ketoconazole, or itraconazole. These factors should be important considerations when selecting a second-generation antihistamine for a particular patient.

Conclusion: The clinician should recognize that significant differences in safety and tolerability factors among specific patient groups should guide the selection of the antihistamines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Older, less expensive antihistamines are perfectly acceptable in some patients, while those who require a high degree of alertness and those who are at risk for cardiac events should receive newer second-generation, nonsedating antihistamines.

Key Words: Antihistamines; Allergic rhinitis; Adverse drug effects; New drugs; Arrhythmias; Drug metabolism; Drug interactions.

Answer 2

Not very much related.

Antiarrhythmic agents are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used to suppress fast rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.

It may be related to age, lack of exercise or othe medical conditions that is pertaining to your situation.

Answer 3

It might, I took Loratodine for several years and a different doctor told me that I should not have been taking it. It caused me to have arthritis in my right hand for several years and a week after I stopped taking it the arthritis went away. I was so shocked.
That stuff may do different things to different people. Who knows whats in it. It may have caused your arrhythmia.
Try taking calcium pills. Calcium helps the heart, and also potassium in bananas.

Answer 4

Symptoms of overdose may include:
* fast or pounding heartbeat
Consult the doctor immediately.
Please see the web pages for more details on Loratadine.