2007-05-24 07:11:46 · 4 answers · asked by ccorbin66 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
if you feel like youre taking a lot of claritin talk to your doctor about trying another alergy medicine or trying a alergy medicine with a "D" in it. (for congestion) they'll be more than happy to help you find something else that will work better for you. they dont want you on a medication that isn't working.. but as for it being safe or not? i'm not sure.. i used Alegra D in the past and now im on zyrtec. its just a simple switch and everyone is different.. you shouldn't have any problems. good luck with your alergies!?
2007-05-24 07:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by dontregretwhatmadeusmile 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What Does Claritin Do
2016-12-10 08:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not only safe it may in fact be necessary. It required more than 70 months - a record - for loratadine/Claritin to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The company making Claritin claimed that the effective dose was 10 mg and that there was no sedation at this dose. In fact - there is some sedation at this dose - although the drug was eventually allowed to be marketed as non-sedating. The FDA maintained that the effective dose was 20 mg at which dose the company would not be allowed to market the drug as non-sedating. The company making Claritin eventually wore the FDA down and the 10 mg dose was approved. It is not uncommon for me to recommend that patients take 20 mg of loratadine depending upon what is being treated and the severity of symptoms. Although this dose is associated with some sedation the sedation is generally mild and much less than that seen with diphenhydramine/Benadryl. In my opinion diphenhydramine should not be available in oral form as it has the highest incidence of side effects and is not more effective than other anti-histamines. Over-the-counter drugs do not undergo the same scrutiny and 'level of proof' of safety and efficacy as prescription drugs. Both loratadine and diphenhydramine were originally prescription drugs. Loratadine is available as Alavert and Claritin and it is available in liquid and tablet form. There is also an 'oral disintegrating tablet' form which dissolves in the mouth and is ideal for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
2007-05-24 08:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 33⤊ 0⤋
Claritin 10mg
2016-11-02 02:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor has me taking Claritin at a dose of 20mg in the morning and 20mg at night for a total of 40mg per day. It is currently working for me but I worry about the safety.
2014-07-12 04:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by EBENEZER 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the "Prescription strength" Claritin is EXACTLY the same as the over-the-counter. They are both 10mg - there is no 20mg Claritin. I would not recommend taking 2 of them in one day. You may have additive side effects, mainly drowsiness. Also, I'm fairly certain that there is no benefit to doubling the dose of Claritin. So, you would end up with a lot more side effects and no extra symptom relief.
2007-05-24 07:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin 1 · 2⤊ 7⤋
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking loratadine?
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex).
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
- asthma;
- kidney disease; or
- liver disease.
This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Loratadine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Some forms of loratadine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking loratadine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.
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2016-06-16 09:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take 2 a day of the plain claritin's that do NOT have a decongestant. 2 pills is the same as a prescription strength.
2007-05-24 07:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by spongebobrogers 6 · 3⤊ 6⤋
Ask a doctor, and don t listen to a &^%$ng pharmacist!
2015-07-17 20:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
Read the package it should say how much to take a day
2007-05-24 07:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋