Desloratadine and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Vin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

Desloratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "This is by far one of the most useless drugs I have taken to treat seasonal allergies. Not only didn’t it work, but it made me feel very sedated and dizzy, with a severe increase in anxiety. One thing to remember is that it’s basically the same as loratadine but at a huge price. I returned to my usual Reactine (cetirizine), and I feel much better! It works every time without any side effects. For better allergy control, I use cetirizine with Flonase nasal spray, and I have a complete remission of all my seasonal allergies, including my runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing, and watery eyes, and the effect lasts 24 hours."

• fes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I tried it as I got it on sale at Shoppers 70 pack. What a mistake - 2 1/2 hours before any signs of it working (Aerius). It did not relieve symptoms, especially itching and runny nose. I felt like I was drugged (not myself) - felt tired and had to lay down. I tried it several times and still not happy. It did not last 24 hours and I only felt some relief 12 to 18 hrs. in. It does not do what it says on the package so I switched back to Reactine. Even though it is a generic antihistamine - no problems and I got the effects within 1/2 hr. and all symptoms gone. I was not drowsy or dopey and 24 hr relief. Nice try Bayer, but you have a dud on your hands - will never buy it again. Anyone want 60 freebies?"

• fes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I tried it as I got it on sale at Shoppers 70 pack. What a mistake - 2 1/2 hours before any signs of it working (Aerius). It did not relieve symptoms, especially itching and runny nose. I felt like I was drugged (not myself) - felt tired and had to lay down. I tried it several times and still not happy. It did not last 24 hours and I only felt some relief 12 to 18 hrs. in. It does not do what it says on the package so I switched back to Reactine. Even though it is a generic antihistamine - no problems and I got the effects within 1/2 hr. and all symptoms gone. I was not drowsy or dopey and 24 hr relief. Nice try Bayer, but you have a dud on your hands - will never buy it again. Anyone want 60 freebies?"

• mal...
• February 15, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I used this for like 2 weeks, I must say it really worked. I had watery and very itchy eyes. It worked on me immediately. But the worst thing is this drug makes me so sleepy and drowsy. And I hate that."

• dan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I was prescribed Aerius a couple of years ago, and I ended up ignoring it. I have just finished another month of taking it daily, and it basically felt like I haven't taken anything at all. My allergies remained just as active. I have tried several of these new antihistamine pills, but they have all been the same so far. I give up. My doctor assured me that there is nothing else they can do. The only thing I found to be true is that they don't make me as sleepy. Which would suck since they also don't fix this annoying inflammation, itchiness, and rivers of snot."