CLARITIN Reviews (LORATADINE)Average Rating: 1.9 (1014 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CLARITIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CLARITIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | general allergies | None. | I don't know where these people are getting such wacky ideas, e.g. "claritin almost ruined my marriage." I can only surmise that these are very confused people who aren't mentioning the context of their ostensible problems, such as other medications they are concurrently taking, or pre-existing conditions. I can see how claritin with pseudoephedrine, for example, might result in some of the symptoms being described, but loratadine itself is such a benign drug, and has no such contraindications or side effects as some seem to believe it does (on this Web site anyway). It sounds to me that many people here are experiencing nocebo effect, which is (simply described) the converse effect of placebo. I'm curious to see (which I will check) if people like this also make such wild claims about other innocuous drugs. Claritin nearly ruined your marriage...very funny! | M | 33 | 20 years 10 1X AN | 6/8/2015 | 3 | Allergies | I didn't know it was a side affect until I quit taking it. After 14 years I had my sinuses widened and quit taking Claritin AND within a week, I was no longer FREEZING TO DEATH all the time. It's been 2 years since I quit taking Claritin and in all that time I haven't had to have a blanket with me in the car or dress in winter clothes in the summer time. It's been wonderful!!! I was ALWAYS COLD before and now no more! | F | 44 | 14 years | 9/8/2003 | 3 | allergies, hives | dry mouth, get irritated easily, mood swing, muscle pain, weak joint, paranoid/fear, more appetite, weight gain, memory loss, fatigue. | it alleviates my allergies discomfort (itchiness). | F | 30 | 13 years | 7/24/2005 | 4 | Allergies to dust, dust mites | Tired, dry mouth, foggy thinking | F | 45 | 12 years 30 mg 1X day | 8/7/2010 | 5 | Na | M | 33 | 10 years | 12/20/2013 | 5 | Hives in fall season | None. | I take as needed for itching hives in fall when I go outdoors. Works great. It isn't the strongest of the antihistamines, so I've had to take a stronger one a couple times in my life. However all other antihistamines had side effects for me but Claritin didn't. | M | 40 | 10 years 10 mg 1X day | 3/16/2019 | 4 | Allergies | zero. I am surprised that anyone has experienced side effects from Loratadine. | Take it everyday to "build up" defense against allergy attacks. If you do not take it every day, then experience an allergy attack and then take Loratadine it will not be very effective at all. | M | 37 | 10 years | 8/10/2007 | 4 | Allergies, Itchy Hands | None that I've noticed. | This is a great drug. I take it everyday, otherwise, my hands start to itch again (no idea why I have this problem, but it has plagued me since I was very young - BEFORE claritin). I used to have to take Hydroxyzine HCL, which would knock me out. Claritin has been a lifesaver - even better when it was changed to OTC. It also helps minimize my seasonal allergies, though not quite as good as benedril, or something like that. But who cares about not sneezing if you can't stay awake? | M | 44 | 10 years | 8/30/2007 | 3 | year round allergies | 10 years later and it is hard to describe what is not normal and what is normal. I have gone off it FOR GOOD.. it has been a week, so I know what it causes now: Dizzy, Tired, Fatigue, slight Depression, major Confusion, faint - i have passed out before, forgetfulness, nightmares, bad thoughts. | I rated it 3 because it has helped me a bit with some seasonal allergies over the last decade. I was advised to take it every day all year because of my indoor allergies... but I don't feel it helps the indoor allergies much. It is no longer worth taking since my symptoms were getting progressively worse. | F | 27 | 10 years 10mg 1X day | 7/22/2010 | 2 | year round allergies | Been off claritin for one year until this past March. Went on and ever since my breasts have been very sore and I have been feeling poorly once again. I happen to mention tomy chiro and he told me of numerous problems with claritin so here I am. I beleive this drug has robbed me of 120 years of my life! | F | 47 | 10 years 10mg 1X day | 5/21/2010 | 2 | Hayfever | No side effects. But I can take it once a day and it only works for 9 hours. | F | 77 | 10 years 1X day | 2/24/2021 | 1 | Allergies | This is a very dangerous drug.It caused me to feel extremely depressed, paranoid, anxious, suicidal, angry, irritable, moody, lash out at others, etc. etc. etc. I need to talk to others to do a law suit because I believe it has altered my whole life. Someone please let me know of how we can do a class action law suit. | F | 61 | 10 years | 6/30/2014 | 1 | Allergies | SEVERE anxiety, depression, generally autism like symptoms most likely stemming from action at the dopamine receptor. ruined my life and alienated friends and family | Great gods. This is what's been wrong with me all my life. As a child i was allergic to pollen and cats and put on Tavist - this is where my antihistamine nightmare started. Thinking it harmless, my parents and the school system had me see psychiatrists and put me through a dehumanizing special education wringer. As an adult i started taking Claritin as soon as available, and my life only got worse from there. Picture not being able to hold down a job due to the inattention and emotional issues. Picture becoming so depressed you blow an entire inheritance given to you by your grandfather on illicit drugs, and dropping out of college. Ive only just NOW graduated with my B.S. in Molecular Bio. And all this time thinking that you were innately, genetically screwed up and unfit to live or breed. I want my life back. I want at least 1 million dollars from the PIG drug companies who dont adequately warn you that this kind of thing happens with their pills. I lost my childhood to this --- and most of my adult life. I had no idea that it could be the problem until i took a Drug Development course and learned about the strange similarity between antipsychotics and antihistamines. I didnt confirm it until i read this site and saw many others having the EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. I need a lawyer willing to take my case, and possibly those of others on this site - email at [email protected] as soon as possible | M | 31 | 10 years 10mg 1X day | 5/13/2012 | 1 | Underlying feeling of nervousness, volatile, easily annoyed and enraged, generally irritable, frequently irrational and sometimes down right psychotic. | This drug, as well as Zyrtec D (and their respective generic brands), are incredibly dangerous and destructive to some sensitive peoples psyche and emotions, and should carry MUCH STRONGER warnings of these risks. The problem is that they work well in addressing allergies so a person is anxious to get that relief; however, to some of us sensitive people, they cause an underlying feeling of nervousness, make you volatile, easily annoyed and enraged, generally irritable, frequently irrational and sometimes down right psychotic. I am so grateful that after 10 years of struggling with these periodic and totally uncontrollable emotional issues, my beautiful new boyfriend made me realize that it was the antihistamines causing all of my behavior issues. OMG I FINALLY HAVE MY LIFE BACK!! Do some research on the Internet the link between psychotic behavior and antihistamines is well documented. Since stopping these drugs, I am back to the calm, rational, loving and reasonable person I used to be. DO YOURSELF (and your loved ones) A COLLOSAL FAVOR - if you are taking any antihistamines get off of them immediately. Instead, address your allergies with a saline nasal rinsing system (I do it up to 3 times a day every day) like the SinuCleanse, readily available at Walgreens and CVS. I also use allergy drops in my eyes, when necessary. I am forever grateful to my loving partner for opening my eyes to the dangers of these drugs | F | 48 | 10 years 30MG 1X day | 6/24/2012 | 1 | post-nasal drip | Insomnia, difficulty breathing, palpitations, chest tightness, extreme fatigue, dazed feeling, joint pain, anger and irritability. | It did not cure my postnasal condition, although it has helped with allergies to various pollens. The similarity of my symptoms to those of other users is most comforting - I had been afraid of other possible conditions related to age. I have discontinued this drug and do not think that it should be taken regularly. | M | 75 | 10 years | 2/25/2007 | 5 | allergies | No side effects with this medication. Some may say that's because it isn't working - I find it is working well enough that I think I don't need it, then if i don't take it I feel horrible. | Honestly, after years of allergies so bad that I basically had chronic fatigue, and many different medications, Claritin changed my whole life for the better. I have multiple allergies (even severely allergic to perfumes, etc) and generally feel crappy all the time without allergy medication. After years of taking both nasal and internal medicines someone told me about Claritin while it was stilll a prescription. The difference when taking it is like night and day. Suddenly I simply felt .... just well. Clear headed, able to function. Now if I skip a dose I often get neckaches which I think are actually related to sinus pressure, and I feel blurry and unable to focus. I generally take it every day with no ill effects. To me, this is wonder drug with no noticeable side effects. Its actual effects are subtle, but if i don't take it I do notice a difference. | F | 36 | 8 years 10 mg 1X day | 10/17/2010 | 4 | allergies | very noticeable lethargy lasting 12-hrs after ingesting half dose (5mg) | Nowadays I take a 25-mg dose of diphenhydramine/bedtime, plus occasional scored tablet (5-mg) of generic loratadine/daytime. Both Claritin and generic cause lethargy lasting 12 hours following ingestion. No other negative symptoms. Claritin is my last step in a long history of allergy RX... Dristan-> Contact-> Seldane-> Zyrtec-> Claritin. Fortunately, age lessens allergy symptoms; unfortunately, RX pretty much killed tastebuds/sense of smell. There are worse fates. Warning to new allergics: AVOID decongestants like the plague. You may get short term relief, but long term effects, sinus rebound, infections and costly cures aren't worth it! | M | 54 | 8 years | 9/21/2004 | 3 | Allergies | Insomnia some nights, leg jumps, fatigue. | Side effects started about two years ago. Due to other injuries, I didn't link the side effect to Claritin until recently. Quit taking drug and symptoms decreased within days. | M | 52 | 8 years | 4/19/2002 | 3 | allergies | Bloating and severe abdominal pain, and weight gain. | I was on this med for years and experienced the above problems but the relationship was never figured out by 3 different doctors including a Gastrointerologist. I finaly stopped the claritin and my stomach problems quit after suffering for 7 years. The biggest problem is finding another allergy medicine that works without side effects. | M | 55 | 8 years | 3/11/2005 | 2 | allergies, year round off and on | Fast headbeat, pounding head, can not sleep, angry or rage,little to no patience, hiper feeling, but it does clear up allergic reactions and I have bad allergies. | M | 7 years | 10/5/2007 |