I took loratadine for relief from seasonal alergies and it had no effect whatsoever on my symptoms. I spoke to 2 different pharmacies and one said it needed to build up in my system to be effective or in other words I needed to take it for several days before any symptom relief would take effect. The other pharmacist said it should be effective the first day I took it. Which is correct?
Loratadine?
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- 10 weeks ago by ilvlife
- Topics:
- hay fever, loratadine, allergic rhinitis
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For me personally Loratadine doesn't work whether I take it for a day or a couple of days. Cetirizine works almost immediately.
Sometimes I think some antihistamines don't work that well for some people.
Try cetirizine and see if you have any relief.
It is generic for Zyrtec, cetirizine is the generic name. It worked better for me, Loratidine does nothing for my symptoms either. Dollar General Stores have it the cheapest where I live.
Thank you so much! I will try it.
Thanks for your help. Is cetirizine and over the counter medication and what would it be called?