Loratadine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Osb...
• November 22, 2016

Loratadine for Urticaria "I gave my daughter Claritin 5 mg twice a day following doctors' orders along with amoxicillin. She is 10. After taking it for 8 days, she started to break out with a rash. I took her back to the doctor, she then ordered Benadryl for the rash. Within 5 hours, that rash turned into welts all over her body. It was hot to touch and itchy. Also, she went to the ER the next day because of the severity of her condition at that point. The ER doctor gave her steroids to help with her pain and to try to eliminate the rash. Well, it's 4 days later, and she still has the condition. The doctor says she has urticaria or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, so now my daughter and I have to wait day by day and watch her for any new breakouts."

• sin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 27, 2022

Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I was expecting this to have some sort of side effect, but it’s just given me more of a placebo effect. I do have trouble sleeping, but it’s because I sleep with a toddler in my bed, am a very light sleeper, and my mind is always racing over stupid stuff like my most recent heartbreak, so I would not attribute my sleep issues to Claritin, nor am I more or less thirsty than usual. It does seem to do something subtle and lessen the severity of my allergies, but honestly, I don’t notice much difference. What I plan to do is get a Neti pot, steam inhaler, and air purifier and have them be a part of my daily regimen. I used to surf and be in the saltwater daily, and my lifestyle has changed. It is only since I stopped surfing that I am an allergy sufferer! So I believe salt water is the cure and keeping active and drinking tons of water."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Took 1 (10 mg) tablet of Loratadine at 10:00 AM on 15 June. After around 1 hour of taking the tablet, I was hit in the face with the worst depression and anxiety I have had in a while. The only change was Loratadine, after looking at reviews, I saw many people complaining about this drug's side effects. The side effects: 1) Insomnia 2) Depression 3) Panic attacks 4) Rapid severe heartbeat 5) Sweats 6) Vertigo 7) Bad attitude and thinking patterns. Just the worst side effects I have ever had from any drug!!! I am now on 18 June (3 days later), and I am still feeling weird and sleepy, also finding it very hard to stay asleep for more than a few hours, dry mouth, etc. Stopped after 1 dose, thank goodness for the internet, or I wouldn't have known what was wrong with me and maybe would have carried on taking this drug."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2020

For Allergies "Was told to take this loratadine instead of Benadryl, which causes only mild drowsiness. Three hours after taking loratadine, began to feel confused, forgetful, and “out of body” dissociative-type symptoms. Will not use it again."

• AWF...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took one pill, and an hour later, my stomach started feeling nauseous. My heart rate was pounding and fast... it was the worst feeling ever. I had to take my anxiety meds to calm me down. I had major sweats from the medicine. I felt super nervous all day and had zero energy. I hated the feeling!! I do not recommend. Especially if you suffer from anxiety and panic."

• Mrs...
• April 19, 2011

Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Claritin Children's Allergy 10 Chewable Tablet — I am a Buzz agent and received a sample of this to try. It says children's, but 2 pills have the same amount of Loratadine as 1 regular Claritin. So, I decided (since I have horrible allergies) I'd try it. It tastes great! It was also very fast acting. Within 20 minutes, my nose was clear. My throat isn't itchy at all. I know it says it's for kids, but I think I might start taking this. It makes taking a medication I have to take more enjoyable!"

• Alw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2020

For Allergies "Have taken this medication, loratadine, for a number of years now, which has helped hugely with my dog allergy. Yesterday, I was chatting with someone who reports the same as me. We both had side effects from cetirizine, which was why we went over to loratadine."

• Nee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 7, 2023

For Allergies "I have been taking loratadine for five-plus years because I was exposed to mold at my job and in my apartment. As a result, I started experiencing allergy problems and began taking this medication. Initially, it worked great, but now I am experiencing hair loss, headaches, eye problems, a rash on my leg, dry mouth, sleeplessness, memory issues, body pain, and constant thirst, among other things. After reading these reviews, I have decided to discontinue the medication and see if these side effects subside. Stay tuned because I am in desperate need of help."

• DTT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "OMG, I don’t think that I ever felt this terrible in my life as I felt during the last 5 days that I took this medication. It caused weird depression and confusion and generally some weird feelings that I don't even know how to explain-like I wasn't entirely in my own body... just so weird. It messed up my sleep-I literally didn't sleep properly the last 5 days, I feel like a zombie. And above all of that, it didn't help much with my rhinitis. I stopped using it today, and I truly hope these terrible side effects will go away soon. Be very careful with this medication, guys!"

• cra...
• May 24, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "Phenomenal medication for allergies, especially this year, and the past few years have gotten worse and worse. This is the only relieving medication I've found and is available over the counter. Also, if you take other medications, this seems to be much better and more compatible without interactions and is non-drowsy. Claritin (Loratadine) wins in my book."

• Dan...
• April 30, 2020

For Urticaria "NOTE: Doctor prescribed me this mixed with Vitamin B complex in pills in a 50/50 ratio. A few days after using it, I noticed my eczema symptoms are going away (used to have reddish, dry fingers). About 36 hours later, I had massive dizziness, followed by shivers. At first, I thought I got a simple fever or something and didn't think that the medication was the cause, so I kept on consuming it. The next morning it felt like my head was about to burst and that I was sweating profusely. Since the doctor also prescribed me cream for my skin affected by the eczema, I decided to no longer consume the pills; in 24 hours, I felt better. The eczema is also gone, though at this point I'm not sure if the cream or the oral meds did the job for me. I would really recommend people to check whether they have allergic reactions to drugs like this, and perhaps other people are not allergic like me, because I pretty much poisoned myself in exchange for curing my skin condition."

• Anonymous
• January 3, 2022

For Allergies "I took one 10 mg pill of loratadine, and it did absolutely nothing. So the next time, I took two pills, and it actually worked. I do not recommend taking more than the recommended dosage of any medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I love this! I have dust and pollen allergies and was treated for many allergy-related sinus infections. I have horrible post-nasal drip, itchy eyes, and stuffy nose. Loratadine works for all of this. It didn't kick in until day 4, but after that, the results were wonderful. Absolutely no side effects."

• Min...
• July 23, 2015

"I was recommended allergy tablets by my doctor for a skin rash. After the 2nd night, I cannot sleep! I read the leaflet again, and one side effect is insomnia, I have never suffered from this before. I will not be taking these again!"

• gen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2025

For Allergies "I've been taking a generic Kroger brand of this product for about a year, and it works well for my sinuses. It also helps with my snoring since I take this med before bedtime mostly. My reactions are tiredness, especially early evenings, and sore, achy muscles when waking up in the morning. Also, this drug seems to make my eyes dry. Not too sure about this though. Still testing it out to be sure."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2010

For Urticaria "I have been using generic loratadine for two weeks for itching and burning due to sunlight and becoming overheated. It works well, but I do feel somewhat drowsy and unmotivated. I am sleeping much better than I usually do and recalling many more dreams, which are generally quite pleasant."

• DrH...
• June 13, 2007

For Allergic Rhinitis "In regards to Loratadine, the symptoms for overdose are absolutely correct. I have seasonal allergies and was trying a new (for me) over-the-counter drug. I thought it was like most other allergy drugs I had used, so I took as needed. Six tablets in an 8-hour span were an OD, and I got bad headaches, extreme sleepiness, and dizziness (the next day), heartbeat seemed OK. My breathing and runny nose seemed to be pretty good, though. I don't suggest using more than described on the bottle."

• MJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Claritin Rapid Dissolve, 1 tablet daily. Completely resolved sneezing, acute runny nose, and watery eyes with no side effects. Benadryl didn’t touch them. Best second-generation allergy medication I have ever tried."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took 1 tab a day for 2 weeks. Blood pressure was somewhat low for me, and I take blood pressure medicines. I did have very dry eyes, so my contacts were giving me problems. I stopped tabs, and about the third day, my eyes are not near as dry. Other than drying of the eyes, tablets seem to work for my allergy."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2020

For Urticaria "I took 10 mg loratadine on Saturday. I felt okay when I took it, the next day, feeling sick and dizzy felt like I had a bad flu. I took it for dermographism on my skin, which has gotten worse. I had a bad reaction to this drug. I am writing this on day 3, I still feel wired. Don’t take this if you have bad anxiety and depression, it's making me feel so unwell: headache, didn’t eat hardly anything in 3 days, drank loads of water, bread, soup. Finding it hard to sleep, avoid it!! Side effects are awful. I wonder when I am gonna feel better!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2022

For Urticaria "Today is Oct 1, 2022, and I’ve been on loratadine for two days now. I have chronic hives (lip swelling, itchy, and tongue swelling episodes), and the doctor prescribed me this to take along with famotidine. I have taken famotidine before and did well, however, loratadine I’m not so sure. I had to go to urgent care this morning because I woke up very dizzy, and I thought I was dying. I’m feeling movements in my head and having a panic attack. I couldn’t get out of bed to even use the restroom. It took me about 30 minutes to get to the restroom. I was so, so dizzy and never in my life felt this way ever. I have decided after two days to stop this medication now. I feel like it’s the loratadine, so hopefully I’ll know soon for sure. While I’m typing this, I’m feeling movements in my head and still a little dizzy. I am tired and afraid to go to sleep because I feel like I will be dizzy if I wake up. Please be careful, guys. DL"

• Lib...
• April 15, 2018

Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "Worse over-the-counter supposed allergy medication I have ever used. I wouldn't waste another dollar on this med. I spent $24.00 for absolutely nothing. Please, folks, whatever you do, do not purchase this product. I have suffered for 2 days now-sneezing, coughing, eyes watering, and feel like I have been beaten all over with a stick. I took the recommended dosage the first day, no results, and the second day with the same results. I rate this med below a star."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2012

Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "It works great for my son. It's convenient when we are camping. We don't have to go looking for a spoon, no measuring. He takes one and he feels better than when he takes two spoonfuls of the liquid, and he's proud of himself because he can get it for himself with supervision."

• Voc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2022

For Allergies "Claritin does absolutely NOTHING for me!!! The most expensive candy mints I've ever bought. Even after taking 20 mg of the 24-hour form *per dose* (double the strongest form), I'm still miserable with every seasonal allergy symptom after months of taking it."

• wal...
• November 18, 2010

For Allergic Rhinitis "For a year or two, my daughter and I have been using the generic, non-drowsy version of this medicine. We use it to treat allergies, both seasonal and year-round. It is not always one hundred percent effective for the worst attacks, but it is very often successful, and best of all, it does not cause drowsiness. This is very important to us."