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Comparing Fluticasone Nasal vs Loratadine

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Fluticasone nasal spray reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, it may take up to three days for the full effects to be seen. Nosebleeds are a common side effect.... View more

Loratadine is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic-type reactions such as hay fever and is unlikely to cause drowsiness. Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergic Reactions,... View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.8
216 Reviews

For Allergic Rhinitis: Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache. Haven't had a headache in years. Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it.

5 / 10

For Allergic Rhinitis: I had headaches after 3-4 days of start using it..

6 / 10
5.2
90 Reviews

For Allergic Rhinitis: I found this helpful in relieving the excess production of mucous 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.

7 / 10

For Allergic Rhinitis: LORATADINE Helps with my burning eyes, runny nose, etc. I take one in the morning and one nightly. I am 87.

8 / 10

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: epistaxis.

See the full fluticasone nasal side effects document.

See the full loratadine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 9.9 mL
Dosage 50 mcg/inh
Per Unit* $1.77 - $1.80
Cost* $17.51 - $17.79

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Quantity 3 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.49
Cost* $4.47

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Nasal spray
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating

Brand Names
Flonase, Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance Alavert, Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Allergy Relief Tablets, Bactimicina Allergy, Children's Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Children's Claritin Allergy, Claritin, Claritin 24 Hour Allergy, Claritin Reditabs, Clear-Atadine, Clear-Atadine Children's, Help I Have Allergies, Loratadine Reditab, ohm Allergy Relief, Tavist ND, Vicks QlearQuil All Day & All Night 24 Hour Allergy Relief, Wal-itin View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

18 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with fluticasone nasal:

  • 25 major drug interactions (56 brand and generic names)
  • 21 moderate drug interactions (74 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 77 drugs are known to interact with loratadine:

  • 67 moderate drug interactions (191 brand and generic names)
  • 10 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

April 12, 1993

WADA Class

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N/A

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