I have taken Claritin D which my Dr. Recommended. I experienced extreme dryness as I would imagine a dehydrated person might. Is there another allergy drug which would work without this symptom?
I also suffer from acid reflux.
Does Claritin D 12 hours cause extreme dryness?
Question posted by Sheila Taitz on 9 April 2014
Last updated on 9 April 2014
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DzooBaby
9 April 2014
It is the "D" part that is drying you out so much. The "D" in Claritin D stands for decongestant because it had a decongestant called pseudoephedrine added to the Loratidine. Zyrtec, as Kaismama mentioned, is just an antihistamine. You can try that (it is my personal favorite for allergic rhinitis or "allergies" as well) or you might try plain Claritin (loratidine) which is available over the counter. It may help relieve symptoms wthout drying you out so much.
DzooBaby
9 April 2014
These medications all do dry you out some and therefore you CAN become dehydrated so you do need to increase your water intake while taking them. Water can help loosen dry secretions to make it easier to expel from your body when you blow your nose or cough up the secretions.
Sheila Taitz
9 April 2014
Thank u so much.
kaismama
9 April 2014
I take zyrtec and haven't noticed that with it.
Sheila Taitz
9 April 2014
Thank you.
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