CLARITIN-D 24 HOUR Reviews (LORATADINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE)Average Rating: 2.5 (421 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CLARITIN-D 24 HOUR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CLARITIN-D 24 H | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Major allergies | cotton mouth, insomnia, headaches, depression, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, nightmares | While this did not get rid of my symptoms, it lessened my allergies quite a bit. Gradually over time, however, I began to notice that my insomia worsened and my migraines were more frequent. I was gradually getting more depressed, I was always tired and irritable -- all of which I thought was from the insomnia. It wasn't until I began having nightmares, which I rarely get, that I knew something was wrong. That's when I stopped taking Claritin and my symptoms have gradually gone away. Quite frankly, I'd rather live with the allergy symptoms. | F | 45 | 2 years | 11/13/2006 | 3 | Stuffiness/ fluid in ears (viral) | General increase in mouth sensitivity and raised fungiform papillae with comcomitant sensitivity of tip of tongue. | M | 36 | 3 days | 10/29/2006 | 1 | Hayfever | Increased heartrate, complete insomnia (not one wink in 12 hours), back pain, tingling, anxiety, increased urination through night | Thank you for this website: It is 15hours since I took this pill b/c my sinuses/ears were giving me pain from allergies. But being on Claritin is 10x worse. My body feels stunned and like a zombie. This is far too strong a medication for the mild relief I was looking for ... this promises to ruin my day. I just pray it wears off in 24hr. and I get myself back. | F | 36 | 1 days | 10/17/2006 | 1 | Allergies | Prostate enlargment, urinary retention | Description of adverse side effects should better direct the attention of males with prostate problems to the fact that this medication could be very dangerous. | M | 50 | 4 days | 10/9/2006 | 3 | severe allergies | I don't know for sure if it is from the medicine. At first it seemed to clear up my sinus problems and I felt better for the day, but then I had trouble sleeping in the next few days and aches in my arms and back. I was trying to figure out what was wrong and was concerned it was reaction to the medicine. I feel light headed now and was up most of the night. | F | 31 | 3 days | 10/5/2006 | 3 | Alergies | I felt out of body. Light headed, dizziness, senses seem distorted somehow, very odd feeling. | It works good, but really kinda left me feeling strange. | M | 22 | 2 days | 9/28/2006 | 2 | allergies | Insomnia, anxiety, back pain, strange lucid dreams, dry mouth (I couldn't drink enough water) | Normally when I have allergies I take a generic brand of sudafed. I had no idea how strong a drug Claritin was, and took it at my doctor's suggestion. I will never take this drug again, I can't believe that I have only had 2-3 hours of sleep. | F | 31 | 1 days | 9/5/2006 | 1 | Husband uses for allergies | My husband is "addicted" to Claritin-D, I used to joke him because he "had" to take it!! I didn't realize how close I was to the truth until: in Michigan they have made it so that you have to buy it through the pharmacy, and each person can only buy a limited amount. We were unaware of this until he ran out on day and he couldn't buy it because the pharmacy was closed. He was frantic!! Now, if he doesn't have a one MONTH stash, he becomes anxious that he might "run out"...just like a junkie!!! I'm in my 3rd year of college and right now I am doing a paper on methamphetamine. I found out exactly what methamphetamine IS....it is a slightly chemically altered form of either pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, aka Claritin-D!! Granted it is a MUCH smaller dose than a person gets by smoking meth or any of the other form of methamphetamine, AND it's slightly different molecularly , but if you read the effects and side effects of meth next to the reported effects o | this is responsible for most of the effects, such as energy, alertness, increased heart rate, and many more) inside the brain, these lead to a feeling of euphoria-or maybe in Claritin- D's case-the EASE of getting out of bed and the "good feeling" you have while you are on it-the increased energy and feeling of "well being" that my husband never actually even noticed until he couldn't get his "fix". And then it blocks "re-uptake" which is how your body (without drugs) returns back to "normal" after an event which sparks these chemical processes during any natural event. The increased dopamine inhibits organic release and instead suppresses dopamine production (dopamine = pleasure) so that in order to experience pleasure the user has to use the drug....which is the addictive element. This dopamine and dopamine receptor inhibition can last up to a year after usage ceases, which usually causes relapse. The person is completely unable to ex | F | 38 | 3 years | 9/5/2006 | 5 | Congestion | Possibly increased sweatiness. Possibly alopecia(sp?), I believe this was present before. Some sleeplessness. | I take one right before bed and I'm amazed at how good I feel in the morning. Much more energy. Much easier to wake up than it used to be. However, every so often I won't take it and I've noticed a rotten morning, so I am concerned about dependency. I take the Costco generic brand. | M | 38 | 8 months | 8/25/2006 | 2 | nasal congestion | sleeplessness | Ok, it's 3:30 am... I've gotten about one hour of sleep. I took Claritin D-12 hour to help with nighttime congestion. It definitely helped me breath better, but sleep is another story. I decided to go online at this lovely hour to see if it might be the cause (I'm up anyway). I won't be taking Claritin D- 12 hour at night again. | M | 28 | 1 days | 8/22/2006 | 5 | Allergies | severe irritability, slight insomnia, lucid dreams, having to pee constantly through the night, depression | I have been taking this medicine for about two years now and i would have never guessed that all of these symptons are due to this drug. It has stopped working on me but for some reason i continue to take it hoping that it might start again. I am definitely going to try and stop. i can't stand being this irritated any longer! | F | 19 | 2 years | 8/13/2006 | 3 | allergies | Insomnia, loss of appetite, moody, agitated, mean, nervous, indolent, this is a real drug, probably won't be on the market much longer | No problems with allergy symptoms, loved the weight loss, hate myself and others most of the time. Need to get through allergy season and lose another 15 lbs, before I stop using, hope others can tolerate me a little longer... I feel for them.. | F | 45 | 2 months | 8/11/2006 | 1 | Allergy symptoms | Chest pain, muscle pain, anxiety, panic attacks, diarrhea fatigue, difficulty breathing, throat tightness | The Claritin D did help my allergy symptoms but the side effects I experienced after taking it a while are not worth it. I really feel pseudoephedrine should not be used in medications. My daughter who is only 12 also experienced side effects to pseuodoephedrine. Mostly panic attacks and anxiety. They say the symptoms I experienced are rare, but I think they are more common then we realize. The public needs to speak out and let the pharmaceutical companies know more about what they are experiencing with this drug. I took the drug on and off for four months but didn't start experiencing side effects until the last month of taking it. A lot of my symptoms such as muscle pain and difficulty breathing I would not have even thought to connect those to Claritin-D side effects. | F | 46 | 4 months | 8/1/2006 | 4 | Allergy | Loss of Sex drive, erectile problem | M | 33 | 10 months | 7/31/2006 | 1 | Seasonal Allergies | Insomnia, paranoia, depression, irritability, dependency, dry mouth, loss of appetite. | The worst side effect was an inability to calm down while I was on the medication. Every little thing seemed to affect me more when I was on this drug; I was constantly on my last nerve. Unfortunately, I found it very difficult to stop taking the medicine. Every time I went without it, even for a day, I felt horribly depressed and lethargic. When I finally managed to quit, I felt like a new person. | F | 15 | 7 months | 7/25/2006 | 5 | allergies & congestion | Claritin D is highly recommended for allergies! I have been taking it for 2 months. I am concerned that it I have become "addicted" to it. I also experience vaginal dryness which has NEVER been an issue before. I have also lost "interest" in sex...again, never an issue before. I am not sure whether the claritin is the cause of the lack of interest in sex or the reason (vaginal dryness). Even though I feel slighly addicted to Clartin...I am attempting to wean myself off of it so I can enjoy my sex life again.However, when allergy season comes into full swing again....I will be taking it again. | F | 34 | 2 months | 7/17/2006 | 3 | Relief of allergy symptoms | anxiety, depression | Great for the allergies, bad for the emotional health. Seems to be a cumulative effect that comes on gradually and wears off gradually when I stop taking it. Time for some new options... | M | 45 | 3 years | 7/12/2006 | 3 | yes | This drug actually had the opposite effect than what most folks experienced. I have had terrible insomnia for years, but with claritin I sleep much better. I also feel much calmer during the day and an improved mood. If someone had sold it to me as an anti-anxiety medicine and insomnia treatment, I would have been convinced it was one of the best treatments available. But, when I stop taking it, I experience deep depression and increased anxiety a day or so later. It passes fairly quickly, but is scary while it happens. I have also experienced dry thoat and mild headaches while taking it. | I find it largely ineffective for helping with my allergies. It helped a little, but not enough to warrant the cost. | M | 41 | 2 days | 7/6/2006 | 3 | Seasonal Allergies | GOOD POINTS: It worked wonderfully for all of my symptoms. I could finally breathe easily. I had no appetite at all-lost weight. I had a lot of energy. No problems sleeping. BAD POINTS: Most severe side effect for me was EXTREME dryness of my face - looked like a bad sunburn on my cheeks. No appetite at all - you can only lose so much weight. I also experienced headaches, tiredness and blurred vision for days AFTER stopping the medicine. | After taking Clariton D off and on for a month, I've opted to stop taking the medicine and just deal with the allergies. Any drug that alters your chemical makeup to this extent is not worth taking. Just like recreational drugs, it's great while your doing them, but the after effects are hell. No thanks. | F | 43 | | 7/6/2006 | 1 | Allergies/Sinus Congestion | Horrible Insomnia. Rapid Heart Rate. Nausea. I didn't sleep for over 36 hours and that was on the 12 hour Claritin-D! It cleared up my congestion and allergies but at the expense of sleep, it was not worth it. | I can't believe this drug is OTC. The warnings are the box are NOT adequate. | F | 26 | 1 days | 7/3/2006 |