Global Patient Feedback for Claritin (Loratadine) ( Post a comment )

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I have seasonal allergy and take only in the spring. It works very rapidly for me. Very satisfied with the results.

63 year old Male

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45 years old , Male 5-star It works well for me, it relieves my allergy rapidly.

46 year old Male

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Works best for me when used in conjunction with pseuphedrine.

54 year old Female

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i take alavert only when i need something fast. i am luck my allergies in spring and fall are mile compared to what other people have.

51 year old Female

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I am taking it for high blood pressure

62 year old Male

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WHAT IS THIS PILL FOR

36 year old Male

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

Loratadine (Claritin) is commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of nasal allergies and urticaria, which is also known as hives.

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

I take it to relieve nasal congestion when I have a sinus infection ... I can't take decongestants - they make my heart race. Loretadine makes it bearable.

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I am one of those people who doesn't go to doctors and doesn't take drugs. Claritin is about the only thing I will take and that is only because my allergies get out of control if not treated. If I knew of something better (that didn't put me to sleep), I would take it.

37 year old Female

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Its a good product to help with allergy problems.

53 year old Male

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Do your research.

46 year old Male

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i assume this medication is addictive as i do not have the type of personality to be come an addict others may want to be careful

29 year old Female

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Take it at the same time every day.

51 year old Female

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Explore all the possibilities. Claritin doesn't work for everyone.

55 year old Female

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i have no side effects at all.

67 year old Male

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I would advise that anyone who takes this to keep in mind that you might also have to use other things as well to control symptoms of allergies, Nasonex for instance.

37 year old Female

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Don't expect it to provide immediate relief if you're already in the middle of an allergy attack or cold...

29 year old Female

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I was very pleased with the cost of Loratadine compared to the cost of the other medication it replaced

69 year old Female

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I have had no problems at all and have been taking it for over two years but I do try to take it by itself and not with my other meds - just in case.. My allergies are so much better. Before my face would swell up and aall kinds of stuff. I love this med.

51 year old Female

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Talk to your pharmacist first.

36 year old Male

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It works for me, contact your Doctor first before you begin to take it.

68 year old Male

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It works for me and I have no side affects

57 year old Female

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As with any drug ask about side effects.

46 year old Female

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Give it a try I was a little sleptical but once I tried it has been worth the time

30 year old Female

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take it when you need it

59 year old Female

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Marginally effective allergy medication. No match for Allegra; but my insurance makes the decisions, not me or my doctor.

Not much relief or side effects. The benefits are recognizable only when I stop it for a few days, and even then I'm not sure that it isn't just my imagination.

Available from Sam's Club and other similar stores over the counter in a generic form for minimal cost, < $7/month.

53 year old Male

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Alavert / Claritin - is more effective against more types of allergens than Allegra is ... trust me I have been on almost all allergy meds since I was I kid growing up in Texas ... Now I live in NC ... lol but Alavert plus certain herbal suppliments have helped me keep my alergies well under control this year and this has been truly bad year here with pollen counts so we were under red flags for 13 days straight earlier this spring ... occassionally needed bendryl back up when alavert wore off ...
Anyways ... hope you have a good day !!!!

43 year old Male

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i really just want to know if i can take loratab and naproxan at the same time

29 year old Female

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I was told to take this to help relieve dizziness? Told it takes time but does relieve symptoms?

73 year old Female

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

Loratadine (Claritin) is indicated to treat allergies and hives and is not typically used to treat dizziness. It may be a good idea to follow up with your doctor to find out what to expect from loratadine and how long it will take to until your see some relief from your symptoms.

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