Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2022

Claritin (loratadine) "24 hour pill and I still have 14 hours to go. Fluttering of the heart has made this drug very uninviting. Head is more stuffed now than when I started it. Not a very comfortable feeling. Headache, stuffy nose, jitters and some stomach discomfort. Use caution."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2009

Claritin (loratadine) "I have taken Claritin for a number of years now. I have year round allergies and severe in season. I only take this when needed - I am not the take it as a preventative type. My experience is that Claritin is effective if taken on an empty stomach and when my allergies are on the mild to moderate side. If they are severe, it does not help."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2012

Claritin 24 Hour Allergy (loratadine) "Clairitin is the only medicine that works for me. I have very high pollen counts in my area and have always suffered sinus infections. I started taking Claritin 24 about 10 days ago and I feel clear! Just bought a 30 day supply."

• Mary
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 13, 2023

Claritin (loratadine) "I have been on Claritin throughout my youth. It has never failed me and was great. I am 69 years old and very fit, and Claritin just started giving me side effects like waking up with sudden anxiety and being very thirsty, and also fatigued. I tested myself again after a while and I think it is true. I’m not on any other medication except 8mg of Candasartan blood pressure meds which I have been taking for over 10 years. I’m a golfer and work out in the gym. It’s sad to be no longer able to tolerate certain antihistamines."

• Tlo24...
• May 19, 2017

Claritin (loratadine) "It takes hours and hours to kick in. I even took 2 to speed up my relief and 3 hours later I'm still suffering. Zyrtec works within 30 min and lasts 24 hours. I will never take claritin again when I need immediate relief."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2009

Claritin (loratadine) "I took Claritin on two occasions to alleviate stuffy head colds and runny nose. I took 2 pills, one each on successive days about a month apart, and a day after taking them experienced both times a bloody nose. I am an older adult and haven't had a bloody nose since I was a child."

• PJWIS
• June 6, 2015

Loratadine Reditab (loratadine) "I was diagnosed with allergy induced sinus infection. I also had really itchy ears and skin patches. The loratadine helped these problems but cause really serious CNS side effects. My PB was elevated by 30 points (154/93) with heart rate at 68. I was in a full body shake early in the morning of the 4 day of treatment. I also experienced serious anxiety and depression problems. I stopped taking the meds and the symptoms gradually subsided through the day. Not a good choice for me."

• Ropeman
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 18, 2013

"I have been taking this forever for seasonal and year around allergies. No side effects, no interactions that I know of. Every once in awhile when the pollen count gets very high I will also take one Benadryl. That knocks it all back to a comfortable level for days."

• AWFUL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2023

"I took one pill and an hour later my stomach started feeling nauseous. My heart rate was pounding and fast… it was the worst feeling ever. I had to take my anxiety meds to calm me down. I had major sweats from the medicine. I felt super nervous all day and had zero energy. I hated the feeling!! I do not recommend. Especially if you suffer with anxiety and panic."

• Ayles...
• August 1, 2011

"I found this helpful in relieving the excess production of mucous and the resultant post-nasal drip which caused an irritating and continuous need to cough up phlegm. However I have not been using it for very long (3 weeks at 1 tablet per day taken in the morning) and twice have experienced light-headedness requiring me to hang onto something and to sit or lie down before I fall down. I normally have fairly low blood pressure but not sufficient to feel I am about to faint."

• JOS
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 26, 2023

"I have been taking loratadine daily for almost 20 years and it works great for me. Sometimes I forget to take it or get out of the habit, and after a couple of weeks off of it my allergy symptoms come back (sneezing, runny nose, inflamed sinuses, puffy eyes, post nasal drip). When I restart taking it, the allergies stop again. I am allergic to airborne and indoor allergens year round: dust, mold, cats and dogs (but not rabbits), trees, grasses, pollen - you name it. Year round allergy issues, but loratadine is so effective that I forget my allergies. (Except to cats, I’m still allergic to cats. I can be around them and pet them, but I should wash my hands well and sometimes I need to change clothes after being in a cat home.) I’ve read about others having depression and body or back aches, and I don’t connect my depression or aches with loratadine. Good to know, though. My depression is only occasional and my aches are due to eating gluten and/or refined sugar."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2011

"It took about a week of daily doses for loratadine to start affecting my allergies, but after that, it was great. If I stop taking it, symptoms return after 2-3 days. This is not a short-term fix drug. Try it at daily for at least 2 weeks before you decide if it works for you."

• sinus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 27, 2022

Claritin (loratadine) "I was expecting this to have some sort of side effect, but it’s just given me more of a placebo effect. I do have trouble sleeping, but it’s because I sleep with a toddler in my bed, am a very light sleeper, and my mind is always racing over stupid stuff like my most recent heartbreak, so I would not attribute my sleep issues to Claritin, nor am I more or less thirsty than usual. It does seem to do something subtle and lessen the severity of my allergies, but honestly I don’t notice much difference. What I plan to do is get a Nettie pot, steam inhaler, and air purifier and have them be a part of my daily regimen. I used to surf and be in the saltwater daily and my lifestyle has changed. It is only since I stopped surfing, that I am an allergy sufferer! So I believe salt water is the cure and keeping active and drinking tons of water."

• ollie
• April 12, 2019

"Loratidine does not work for my allergies. I switched from Zyrtec because it was cheaper. I wasted my money. I have had allergies all my life. My Doc recommended loratidine but Sudafed and Zyrtec work much better. If you are going to try it buy as little as possible to try it. Good luck"

• Alive
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2021

"Took 1 (10mg) tablet of Loradatine at 10:00AM on 15 June. After around 1 hour of taking the tablet I was hit in the face with the worst depression and anxiety I have had in a while. They only change was Loradatine after looking at reveiws I saw many people complaining about this drugs side effects. The side effects= 1) Insomnia 2)Depression 3) Panic attacks 4) Rapid Severe Heart Beat 5) Sweats 6) Virtigo 7) Bad Attitude and Thinking patterns Just the worst side effects I have ever had from any drug!!! I am now on the 18 June (3 days later) and I am still feeling weird and sleepy also finding it very hard to stay asleep for more than a few hours dry mouth ect. Stopped after 1 dose thank goodness for the internet or I wouldn't have known what was wrong with me and maybe carried on taking this DRUG"

• MrsGold
• April 19, 2011

Children's Claritin Allergy (loratadine) "Claritin Children's Allergy 10 Chewable Tablet — I am a Buzz agent and recieved a sample of this to try. It say's children's but 2 pills has the same amount of Loratadine as 1 regular claritin. So, I decided ( since I have horrible allergies) I'd try it. It tastes great! It was also very fast acting. Withing 20 minutes my nose was clear. My throat isn't itchy at all. I know it says it's for kids, but I think I might start taking this. It makes taking a medication I have to take more enjoyable!"

• DTTD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

"OMG, I don’t think that I ever felt this terrible in my life as I felt during the last 5 days that I took this medication. It caused weird depression and confusion and generally some weird feelings that I don't even know how to explain- like I wasn't entirely in my own body... just so weird. It messed up my sleep - I literally didn't sleep properly last 5 days, I feel like a zombie. And above all of that it didn't help much with my rhinitis. I stopped using it today and I truly hope these terrible side effects will go away soon. Be very careful with this medication guys!"

• craig
• May 24, 2009

"Phenomenal medication for allergies especially this year and the past few years have gotten worse and worse. This is the only relieving medication I've found and is available over the counter. Also if you take other medications this seems to be much better and more compatible without interactions and is non-drowsy. Claritin (Loratadine) wins in my book."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2017

"I love this! I have dust and pollen allergies and was treated for many allergy related sinus infections. I have horrible post nasal drip, itchy eyes, and stuff nose. Loratadine works for all of this. It didn't kick in until day 4 but after that the results were wonderful. Absolutely no side effects."

• DrHow
• June 13, 2007

"In regards to Loratadine... the symptoms for overdose are absolutely correct. I have seasonal allergies and was trying a new (for me) over-the-counter drug. I thought it was like most other allergy drugs I had used so I took as needed. Six tablets in an 8 hour span was an OD and I got bad headaches, extreme sleepiness and dizziness(the next day), heartbeat seemed OK. My breathing and runny nose seemed to be pretty good though. I dont suggest using more than described on the bottle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2012

Children's Claritin Allergy (loratadine) "It works great for my son. It's convenient when we are camping. We don't have to go looking for a spoon, no measuring. He takes one and he feels better than when he takes two spoonfuls of the liquid and he's proud of himself cause he can get it for himself with supervision."

• wally...
• November 18, 2010

"For a year or two my daughter and I have been using the generic, non-drowsy, version of this medicine. We use it to treat allergies, both seasonal and year-round. It is not always one hundred percent effective for the worst attacks, but it is very often successful, and best of all, it does not cause drowsiness. This is very important to us. "

• Holly
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 18, 2020

Alavert (loratadine) "Alavert is the only allergy medicine, aside for Benedryl and Dimmetap, I have taken that I found that works the best for me since I was a kid. I definitely choose Alavert now days over any other or I end up having to take Benedryl as well. By the way, I was born with allergies and have always had Severe Year Around Allergies to many natural and man made things."

• Liberty
• April 15, 2018

Claritin 24 Hour Allergy (loratadine) "Worse over the counter supposed Allergy medication I have ever used. I wouldn't waste another dollar on this med. I spent $ 24.00 dollars for absolutely nothing. Please folks what ever you do do not purchase this product. I have suffered for 2 days now sneezing, coughing, eyes watering and feel like I have been beaten all over with a stick. I took the recommended dosage the fist day, no results and the second day with the same results. I rate this med below a star."

• MJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

"Claritin Rapid Dissolve 1 tablet daily. Completely resolved sneezing, acute runny nose and watery eyes with no side effects. Benadryl didn’t touch them. Best second generation allergy medication I have ever tried."