Drug Interactions between Claritin and guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Claritin (loratadine)
- guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Claritin and guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Claritin
A total of 109 drugs are known to interact with Claritin.
- Claritin is in the drug class antihistamines.
- Claritin is used to treat the following conditions:
guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine.
- Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine is used to treat Cough and Nasal Congestion.
Drug and food interactions
pseudoephedrine food
Applies to: guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
Both pseudoephedrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
loratadine food
Applies to: Claritin (loratadine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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