Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• A R...
• May 5, 2014

"First of all, I'm not and never have been a smoker. Have COPD due to chronic bronchitis, I developed asthma after 40. I've been taking this product for five years, and the illness due to weather has decreased dramatically. I had previously suffered from pneumonia due to worsening bronchitis at least twice a year. I average once every three years now, it is due to consistently taking this year-round."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2009

Loratadine "I have taken Claritin for a number of years now. I have year-round allergies and severe in season. I only take this when needed - I am not the type to take it as a preventative. My experience is that Claritin is effective if taken on an empty stomach and when my allergies are on the mild to moderate side. If they are severe, it does not help."

• Mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 13, 2023

Loratadine "I have been on Claritin throughout my youth. It has never failed me and was great. I am 69 years old and very fit, and Claritin just started giving me side effects like waking up with sudden anxiety, being very thirsty, and also fatigued. I tested myself again after a while, and I think it is true. I’m not on any other medication except 8 mg of Candasartan blood pressure meds, which I have been taking for over 10 years. I’m a golfer and work out in the gym. It’s sad to be no longer able to tolerate certain antihistamines."

• PJW...
• June 6, 2015

Loratadine "I was diagnosed with an allergy-induced sinus infection. I also had really itchy ears and skin patches. The Loratadine helped these problems but caused really serious CNS side effects. My PB was elevated by 30 points (154/93), with a heart rate of 68. I was in a full body shake early in the morning of the fourth day of treatment. I also experienced serious anxiety and depression problems. I stopped taking the meds and the symptoms gradually subsided throughout the day. Not a good choice for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2012

Loratadine "Claritin is the only medicine that works for me. I have very high pollen counts in my area and have always suffered sinus infections. I started taking Claritin 24 about 10 days ago and I feel clear! Just bought a 30-day supply."

• jen...
• June 15, 2020

Loratadine "I started using Claritin (loratadine) per my ENT's instructions to address a runny nose/PND. After one week, I noticed facial redness on my cheeks and nose, the only thing different that I'd been using was the Claritin. I stopped taking it today and am sure hoping the redness disappears. It did work as far as clearing up my nose and PND."

• Rop...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 18, 2013

"I have been taking this forever for seasonal and year-round allergies. No side effects, no interactions that I know of. Every once in a while, when the pollen count gets very high, I will also take one Benadryl. That knocks it all back to a comfortable level for days."

• Tlo...
• May 19, 2017

Loratadine "It takes hours and hours to kick in. I even took 2 to speed up my relief, and 3 hours later I'm still suffering. Zyrtec works within 30 min and lasts 24 hours. I will never take Claritin again when I need immediate relief."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2009

Loratadine "I took Claritin on two occasions to alleviate stuffy head colds and a runny nose. I took 2 pills, one each on successive days about a month apart, and a day after taking them experienced both times a bloody nose. I am an older adult and haven't had a bloody nose since I was a child."

• JOS...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 26, 2023

"I have been taking loratadine daily for almost 20 years, and it works great for me. Sometimes I forget to take it or get out of the habit, and after a couple of weeks off of it, my allergy symptoms come back (sneezing, runny nose, inflamed sinuses, puffy eyes, post-nasal drip). When I restart taking it, the allergies stop again. I am allergic to airborne and indoor allergens year-round: dust, mold, cats and dogs (but not rabbits), trees, grasses, pollen - you name it. Year-round allergy issues, but loratadine is so effective that I forget my allergies. (Except to cats, I’m still allergic to cats. I can be around them and pet them, but I should wash my hands well, and sometimes I need to change clothes after being in a cat home.) I’ve read about others having depression and body or back aches, and I don’t connect my depression or aches with loratadine. Good to know, though. My depression is only occasional, and my aches are due to eating gluten and/or refined sugar."

• Ayl...
• August 1, 2011

"I found this helpful in relieving the excess production of mucus and the resultant post-nasal drip, which caused an irritating and continuous need to cough up phlegm. However, I have not been using it for very long (3 weeks at 1 tablet per day taken in the morning), and twice have experienced light-headedness, requiring me to hang onto something and to sit or lie down before I fall down. I normally have fairly low blood pressure but not sufficient to feel I am about to faint."

• oll...
• April 12, 2019

"Loratadine does not work for my allergies. I switched from Zyrtec because it was cheaper. I wasted my money. I have had allergies all my life. My doc recommended loratadine, but Sudafed and Zyrtec work much better. If you are going to try it, buy as little as possible to try it. Good luck."

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

Loratadine "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."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2011

"It took about a week of daily doses for loratadine to start affecting my allergies, but after that, it was great. If I stop taking it, symptoms return after 2-3 days. This is not a short-term fix drug. Try it daily for at least 2 weeks before you decide if it works for you."

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

"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 "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!"

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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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."

• DrH...
• June 13, 2007

"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

"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

"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."

• Lib...
• April 15, 2018

Loratadine "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."

• wal...
• November 18, 2010

"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."