Loratadine and Itching: What Users Say

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2019

Loratadine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have had postnasal drip and chronic cough, especially in the winter for at least 10 years. Scratchy throat, itchy ears, sore throat, and burns at times, facial pain, sneezing. I just got over what I thought was a sinus infection. I was still feeling bad, so I was doing some reading, and I read what Claritin can offer, so I tried it. Within an hour or so, my postnasal drip was a whole lot better, and my cough along with it. Now I am on day 5 of taking Claritin. I feel like I could go out dancing. I am sure it can only get better from here. Gosh, why didn't I try Claritin years ago?"

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2008

Loratadine for Urticaria "This works fantastically for those who have allergic reactions to mosquitoes and other insect bites. Both my daughter and I swell (3-5' plus) from mosquitoes. Benadryl doesn't seem to work very well. However, in the summer, we take 1 pill per day, and it minimizes the swelling and itch. Yes, I've discussed this with a doctor, and he was the one who recommended taking a pill a day beforehand."

• 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."

• Gre...
• November 5, 2017

For Allergic Reactions "Took 1/2 tab 1st night and woke with no itchy eyes, no congestion, breathing good, but a headache, two Tylenol and okay. Tonight took a whole tab by mistake and started feeling not so good. Sort of depressed and my lower back is itchy."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2020

For Allergies "I've been taking loratadine for quite some time now, and I still suffer stuffiness, nasal drainage, and itching, sometimes I have itchy eyes. This med does not seem to be working for me."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2020

For Allergies "I've been taking loratadine for quite some time now, and I still suffer stuffiness, nasal drainage, and itching, sometimes I have itchy eyes. This med does not seem to be working for me."

• ree...
• March 6, 2016

For Urticaria "I am on day three of using this, and so far, my itching has not improved."