Claritin-D User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• So...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "So I took this product for the first time, and all I can say is they need to find a way to create medicine that side effects aren't worse than what you're using it to treat. I have major allergies, but I'd rather suffer with the stuffy, runny nose, sinus headache, itchy, watery eyes, and cough than to ever take this medication again. It's just not worth all the side effects."

• Ron...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Two years ago in the spring, I had bad allergies with a stuffy nose, so I tried Claritin-D for a few weeks. I had lots of energy, heart palpitations, insomnia, and anxiety. Then I started breaking out in a rash, so I stopped taking the Claritin. It seems like the Claritin made me develop more allergies because I break out in hives almost daily since I took it. Wished I had never taken it."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I used the 12-hour version. It works, but not for 12 hours. Lasted only about 3 hours, then symptoms returned. So, having to wait until the 12 hours is up to take more really sucks. Needs to be an every 4 hours drug."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "I get migraines before thunderstorms (also get them frequently anyway). I switched to Claritin-D 24 hours because Zyrtec-D 12 hours, while good for allergies, wasn’t relieving the pressure in my head during a thunderstorm or barometric change in the weather. I took the Claritin around 6 pm, and it’s thunderstorming at 11:38 pm, and for sure the Claritin prevented me from getting a headache. Also relieved sinus pressure. I can tell this med can interfere with sleep, but I have to take sleep medicine anyway, so insomnia isn’t a concern for me. I will try to take this medicine a few hours before thunderstorms are supposed to start. It’s great, I just wish it was cheaper."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Claritin D does not relieve congestion like it used to. Had a cold, so tried Claritin, did not feel any type of relief from nasal congestion. Usually, after you would take it, you would feel the medicine clearing up the congestion, now you don't feel any relief. Which means they are using an inferior type of pseudoephedrine (not sure of exact spelling). This is the ingredient that's supposed to dry up congestion. I used to feel a slight pulling in my sinuses as it was really drying up the mucus from a cold. Now, nothing!! This product does not work like it used to, they are using inferior, low-grade medicine!!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "My experiences have been hit or miss. Sometimes I will take Claritin-D and immediately feel better. Other times, like this one now that has led me to this thread, I have had congestion and watery eyes for 24 hours. Now, after taking Claritin-D, my nose won’t stop running, and my eyes are even worse. This has happened before, so I will be switching allergy medications soon."

• Kay...
• January 14, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Used to work like a charm for me. Now it doesn’t really begin to work until 3 days later. Anyways, I just recently had an allergy flare-up. And it didn’t begin to work until day 4. Basically, I was doing Claritin-D 24 every night without any relief, so I began taking a plain Claritin in the morning. Instant relief taking both, but I’m not sure it’s recommended. Anyways, now my ear has been clogged for 3 days. Even after trying Claritin-D, Flonase, saline spray, no relief. A doctor now has me on Sudafed for my ear clogging. Let’s see if this works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "I take the 24-hour CVS brand (Claritin-D) ONLY when I'm really bad congested. And I also get post-nasal drip when my allergies act up. It works 100 percent, clears up my nose and stops the post-nasal drip. Also helps with my headache too, I get from my allergies acting up. I definitely experience the jitters and dry mouth. I have an anxiety disorder, so that's the part I don't like because the jitters make me feel more anxious. It does not affect my sleep like I read it does others. I take it every blue moon, only when I'm really bad congested. I can handle the side effects."

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 12, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "I took different over-the-counter meds for my allergies. 24 hours in, I thought I was drowning in my own fluids. Took Claritin-D, such a difference. Only did the 10 pack though for 12 hours - no side effects. This will be my go-to now."

• Gil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "My doctor recommended this to me because both my ears are congested. I'm not used to really taking medications. Just Tylenol and Motrin. So my first hour after taking it, I felt super nervous. My heart was pounding, felt like it was going to burst through my chest, and my breathing was really weird. Then later that night, I could not sleep for the life of me. I kept tossing and turning. Basically stayed up watching t.v. My fiancé asked if I had been up all night. I was up for more than 24 hours. I took 2 melatonin the night after, and I fell asleep. Woke up with a headache and dizziness. Mind you, I have anxiety. It triggered it. First time trying it and would not recommend it to anyone. YOU WILL NOT SLEEP."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "My doctor recommended Claritin-D since I have been having problems with my ears relating to allergies. I took one pill at night thinking it would make me drowsy when it did the exact opposite. I was wide awake the entire night, my heart was racing, and I was beyond jittery. I even felt paranoid at one point. I took one of my hydroxyzine pills in hopes it would help, it didn’t. I already have anxiety, and I felt like I was on the verge of having a panic attack on this medicine. The next day I feel dizzy still, and my mouth is dry. I would not recommend this medicine at night, especially if you already have anxiety."

• Bru...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 29, 2023

"Works moderately well. Scary side effects are leg (only) muscles flutter (twitch) on their own. Stopping the product only lessens the original damage. Ruled out other drugs by stopping everything. Taking it on its own, the leg twitching is back full-throttle, but I can breathe better, and the itchy nose disappears."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Took it for a severe seasonal allergy attack about 9:30 this morning. It knocked out the allergies but knocked me out also. It’s 3:55 and I just woke up but my head is foggy, body is wobbly, and I can hear the blood pulsing through my head. Probably about to go back to sleep, staying awake is taking too much effort. Too strong for me. Husband takes it regularly with no side effects."

• Rez...
• November 13, 2014

For Nasal Congestion "Works for congestion and allergy symptoms but gave me terrible insomnia and jitters."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Very effective at eliminating allergies, but will keep you awake all night long. I took the 24-hour one in the early morning, 7:30 am, and laid in bed for 5 hours before I could fall asleep."

• no...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Great at eliminating allergies, but also eliminates sleep. I haven't slept in 4 nights, and after googling, now I see why! Not worth it."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

For Nasal Congestion "This medication helped with my congestion, however, it makes me anxious, gives me a rapid heartbeat, and insomnia."

• Jen...
• August 17, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "It worked for the allergies, but I cannot sleep. I took it early yesterday morning around 7, it is 1:15 am now. I tried melatonin and Benadryl, nothing! Never, never again!"

• Stu...
• September 19, 2008

For Allergic Rhinitis "Claritin-D is the only thing that helps my husband this time of the year. He takes the 24-hour pills."

• Gav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "The D is incredible!!!"

• Fan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "I will not use this medicine again. I took it 2 days ago and still can't sleep."

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2015

For Nasal Congestion "I find opening this medication very difficult. I have to use scissors to open every time. Allegra is in a bottle and easy to use."