Claritin and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Sun...
• March 31, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "It was effective for my allergies, however, it caused many side effects that are listed nowhere! Depression, anxiety, confusion, and sleepiness that was so pronounced I had to pull over while driving. This was the Non-drowsy formula. There are 11 other people who had similar reactions in the support in drugs.com group, under the drug name. I'll deal with my allergies rather than end up in the psych ward."

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "First symptoms were congestion in my nose and vertigo from fluid in my ears. After a visit to an ENT, I was told to take Claritin and Flonase along with Azelastine. Worked wonders for my congestion but started to feel really foggy in my head. Back to the ENT and had a hard time describing my symptoms other than being 'off.' This brought on anxiety, did not want to drive, or leave the house. Never felt like this before. After reading the comments on here, I stopped all medication and felt better less than 48 hours after. Not 100% but headed in the right direction. Anyone else feel this way?"

• Rya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Read some of the reviews, says it causes confusion, anxiety, depression. I took it for 2 days. 1st day I didn’t feel anything except my ears started ringing really bad. 2nd day I took it, it caused the worst confusion of my life. Going on the day after and I still feel like rubbish. Don’t take this drug."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

"I ran out of Zyrtec and did not have a lot of money, so I opted for 2 one-packs of Claritin non-drowsy 24 hr. I have severe anxiety and moderate depression that I’ve been regulating on my own for the past 3 years. So the first night I took it, and the next day I could barely get out of bed without feeling nauseous and dizzy. I also noticed that my anxiety in the car was heightened, and I almost had to pull over because I felt so sick. I didn’t take the pill the next day, and within the next day my anxiety went away. This morning my allergies were so bad I took the 2nd pill knowing what could happen, and I’m dealing with the worst anxiety I think I’ve ever had. I couldn't get into the car without feeling like I was going to pass out. So ultimately I will not be taking Claritin anymore because, like others have reviewed also, it affected them mentally and caused anxiety and a weird head feeling. Also, it did nothing for my allergies compared to my Zyrtec."

• reg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "Stay away from this. It nearly took my life, it gave me severe suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and weakness. How is this drug even legal!"