Loratadine / pseudoephedrine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2009

For Nasal Congestion "Claritin-D is amazing. It allows me to breathe and work/drive/live at the same time. I actually feel better than normal when I take it. I wake more refreshed and seem to focus better. No negative side effects for me."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "This Claritin-D is good for nasal congestion and allergies. However, I have about 2-3 hours of sleep per night. The worst side effect is that it restricts urinary flow, and it makes the urine cloudy. It caused blurry vision and raised blood pressure (maybe due to the pseudoephedrine?). I thought I was having kidney failure with the restricted urination. Be careful when taking this medication."

• Kri...
• September 10, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I took this at 10:00 a.m., and it is now noon the next day, and I haven't slept at all. Will never take again, wish I had found this site before taking it. And the pharmacist said it could make me drowsy! Ha!!!"

• Raf...
• November 9, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "I have taken regular Claritin for years with no ill effects. My wife went to the pharmacy to pick up for me, and they gave her Claritin D 24 hour. I asked her what it was, as the package looked different, she explained that the pharmacy told her it’s a new formula. I took it for 6 days and had terrible insomnia, fast heartbeat, and anxiety all day. I did not realize that the medication contained an extra ingredient, it had loratadine plus pseudoephedrine. It was the pseudoephedrine that was the cause of this, and I had just thought it was regular Claritin. This medication should come with very clear warnings, as it is actually dangerous."

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I have post-nasal drip and swelling from mucus in my throat. I’ve had surgery, which was only about 50% effective. I started taking Claritin-D about 3 years ago, and it helped open me up but made me too jittery and made my heart race. I needed the pseudoephedrine to open me up. I discovered if I cut it in half, it doesn’t affect me as badly, and it still works to open me up. I have to take it by 10 am so it doesn’t affect my sleep later. No other effects from this medicine."

• Veg...
• August 23, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Worked great for my sinus and allergies. Had head and throat issues so bad, so the pharmacist recommended Claritin-D 24 hr. I made the mistake of taking it at noon, and it is now 6 a.m. and I'm still awake. Wired and jittery, and my anxiety is raging. I can't sit still... not worth the lack of sleep."

• rin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Incredible med!!! Have tried everything for allergic nasal congestion for years. I take the Claritin 12-hour in the morning, which keeps my head clear for 24 hours. The 12-hour works for 24 hours for me. Wake up unplugged!! I also use a Navage sinus rinse to clean my sinuses 2 times a day."

• Mim...
• January 11, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "I took this pill one time, and it's horrible. I couldn't eat, and nervousness is an understatement. The bottom line is this: I now realize why you can only purchase it from behind the counter of a pharmacy. I have never done meth, but this is probably a pretty close first. You all know that this is the main ingredient used to make meth, right? Horrible. I'll stick with the congestion."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Like many have said, it definitely cleared up the horrible sinus pressure I was having, but the trade-off was spending the entire day feeling 10x more miserable because of the crazy side effects. It made me feel drowsy, woozy, and extremely nauseous, while also feeling anxious, unable to concentrate, and unable to sleep all at the same time. I also had a sensation of pressure on my chest and felt like my heart was racing. Never again."

• INS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Claritin-D is very effective for getting rid of congestion. Also very effective at getting rid of any chance for a good night's sleep. I was taking it for about a week and got about 1 hour of sleep each night before I figured out what was causing my insomnia. Back to regular Claritin for me. I would much rather suffer worse symptoms than not sleep at all."

• Bon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 22, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I love this product. It clears my congestion and in 30 minutes I can breathe again. I prepare for the side effects and, for me, they are worth being able to get air up my nose. My day takes a 180 turn for the better. Oxygen level goes up. Life is good."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "I have really bad seasonal allergies and was desperate to get rid of my horrible nasal congestion. As advertised, this drug does wonders for your nose, but the side effects that come with it are almost unbearable. Constant dull headache makes you jittery and super anxious, random muscle spasms, and sometimes it feels like my heart is going to explode. The lack of sleep tops it off. Sure, it’s great to breathe, but the side effects it comes with don’t seem worth it. I only took the drug for five days before I had to stop."

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2015

For Nasal Congestion "I started this medication 5 days ago due to post-nasal drip, phlegm coughs, runny nose... My doctor told me to take 24 hours. As far as side effects: I experienced slight insomnia... a little longer to fall asleep, my head is not quite clear, I feel a little foggy when I need to concentrate, and a little fatigue. No major side effects. The medication has helped but has not completely 'cured' me. So overall, it's worked, but it's not a miracle."

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2012

For Nasal Congestion "I have bad spring allergies which last me about 2 months. I was sick and tired of blowing my nose millions of times a day and couldn't breathe through my nose. My classmate suggested that I take Claritin-D 24 hours. This pill works great, but there is a huge side effect which I hate. Pros - cleared my nasal passage, stopped sneezing, stopped itchy eyes, stopped running nose. Cons - dry mouth, weakness, insomnia, dizziness, feeling high, and pain in my thigh and leg. But otherwise, this works great, such a lifesaver."

• sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "Took Claritin D yesterday at 9:00 am and haven't slept since. It's 10:49 am the next day, and I'm miserable at work. Was wide awake all night. Thought I was going crazy until I found these reviews. Wish I checked this before buying it!"

• Tan...
• September 3, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Well, Claritin-D didn't clear up my congestion, in fact, it only got worse, as did the stuffy feeling in my ears. I had no appetite, which was nice, and enough energy to play ball twice in the backyard, take my dog on an extra long walk, and do my first mini workout in 6 months, all after a long workday after 9 p.m. at night. I just thought I felt good or something-then came the no sleep, and I realized it was the pseudoephedrine in the Claritin-D, and I had to take 2 Valium just to sleep!"

• zaz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2015

For Nasal Congestion "I have a deviated septum and tried everything. But I have found that generic Claritin non-drowsy formula with just nasal saline has done the trick for post-nasal drip. Works great. Pharmacist recommended for me."

• Atl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Works awesome! Had major stuffy nose, major sinus pressure, and lots of New England clam chowder in my lungs from a severe cold. I could actually breathe when on Claritin-D 24 hours! Only downside: good luck trying to sleep, plus dry mouth - thanks to the pseudoephedrine in it."

• Res...
• August 31, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "Big mistake taking my first Claritin D 24 at 7 PM for sinus pressure from using a nasal decongestant the day before and getting a rebound effect of clogged breathing passages. Didn't sleep a wink all night! My nasal passages are wide open though, so it works. However, insomnia is a real pain. It's 6 AM and I feel like it should be 1 AM bedtime. I'll be struggling through the day today. Restless in Philly."

• Bmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "Well, it definitely worked as far as my runny nose and nasal congestion went. It stopped all my allergy symptoms, but it kept me up close to 48 hours. I didn't bother Googling this until day two. I took the first pill around 6 pm, was up all night and into the afternoon of the next day. My symptoms started to reappear just as I began to get a little sleepy at work, so I took another one. Somehow, I still didn't quite connect my sleeplessness with the Claritin-D. Well, I was up the entire second night, and while I was literally pacing, I decided to Google this and found that insomnia is a side effect of the pseudoephedrine. Didn't take the pill again, and on the third day, around 2 pm, I was ready to pass out. Literally, I had to catch a ride from work because I couldn't stay up."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I tried this for my bad allergies. It did help with my nose itching. I had bad side effects that outweighed any benefits. I have been antsy, dizzy, my heart has been pounding, nauseated, and overall just not feeling well. I can’t wait for it to be out of my system. I won't take it again."

• Blu...
• May 7, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I used this before it went to over-the-counter. Indoor and outdoor allergies with previous sinus surgery. This works great for me. I do get the 12-hour formula and make sure I take it before 6:00 a.m., though. I also use the non-decongestant form in the winter."

• Pnu...
• July 2, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "Works great, only one I get anymore. Clears me up all day, I forget I have a cold. The one with pseudoephedrine you have to sign for only. It is a painful process to go through, but works the best. I have horrible sinuses all my life, this stuff is such a miracle relief."

• Fir...
• September 1, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes. So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side effects. I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I've taken a tranquilizer. I don't feel I'm safe to drive. Basically, if you are a first-time user of the 24-hour version, don't try it on a day you have to use a car."

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "It’s good, but I can’t sleep. Awake the entire night! I keep taking it so I can breathe, but I never get any sleep. That’s one bad side effect! I’m so wide awake that I can clean the entire house!"