It is not usually covered by Medicare or insurance plans. Second-generation antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Claritin are less likely to cause sedating side effects; however, of the two, Zyrtec has been reported to cause a higher incidence of drowsiness.
Other adverse effects of Zyrtec include fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, constipation, cough, and nausea. Common side effects of Claritin include headache, fatigue, dry mouth, stomach pain, nervousness, diarrhea, skin rash, nose bleeds, and blurred vision. Other serious side effects may include abnormal heart rate, palpitations, severe faintness, or seizures.
It is important to contact your healthcare provider and seek care immediately should you experience any of these serious side effects. This may not be a complete list of adverse effects that can occur.
Please refer to your doctor or healthcare provider to learn more. Most antihistamines, including Zyrtec and Claritin, are metabolized by the liver and excreted in the kidney. These drugs are broken down by the P cytochrome enzyme in the liver which is involved in the metabolism of a number of other drugs.
For this reason, both Claritin and Zyrtec have a number of drug interactions. Zyrtec and Claritin should be avoided with another sedating antihistamine such as Benadryl diphenhydramine. Taking these two medications together can increase CNS side effects like sedation and impairment in judgment, concentration, and memory.
You should also avoid using Zyrtec or Claritin with alcohol which can also increase drowsiness. Other sedating medications that Zyrtec is likely to interact with include benzodiazepines, some anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, and certain antidepressants among other drugs. This is not a complete list of drug interactions.
Please consult your doctor before taking these medications. Antihistamines should not be taken if there is a history of an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the medication. Before taking either Zyrtec or Claritin, you should consult your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
This is because these drugs are processed and excreted in the kidneys. Children under 6 years of age, and adults over 65, should also consult their healthcare provider before taking Zyrtec or Claritin.
Additionally, Zyrtec is contraindicated with the concurrent use of alcohol, tranquilizers or other forms of sedatives as they can increase the sedating side effects of this drug. Studies have shown that most antihistamines do not cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. However, some of these drugs do have the potential to cause certain birth defects. Before taking Zyrtec or Claritin in pregnancy, you should talk to your doctor about the potential risks.
Taking antihistamines during breastfeeding may not be recommended as these drugs can pass from breast milk to the baby. Zyrtec and Claritin may be considered for women who are breastfeeding if the benefits outweigh the risks. Zyrtec is an over-the-counter antihistamine that is used to treat allergies. It starts to relieve allergy symptoms within an hour and lasts for around 24 hours.
Zyrtec can be used in adults and children over 6 years of age. Claritin is a second-generation antihistamine that is available over the counter. It is indicated in the treatment of allergies and produces maximum effects in about 3 hours.
Allergy relief usually lasts for 24 hours. Claritin is suitable for adults and children over 2 years of age. Both Zyrtec and Claritin belong to the same drug class but their generic forms are different. Zyrtec has the active compound cetirizine hydrochloride while Claritin has the active compound loratadine. Zyrtec has more sedating properties compared to Claritin.
Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to loratadine or to any of the ingredients of the medication.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should take this medication. Drowsiness: Loratadine usually causes minimal drowsiness when used as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are taking higher-than-recommended doses of loratadine, you may experience drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you become drowsy while taking this medication.
Liver problems: If you have reduced liver function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. People with severely reduced liver function should take a lower dose 5 mg once daily or 10 mg every other day of this medication. Pregnancy: The safety of using this medication during pregnancy has not been established.
Women who are pregnant should not use this medication. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Sometimes histamines can go overboard and leave you a miserable, sneezing, itching mess, so many people use antihistamines like Claritin to reduce the response their body has to allergens. Claritin uses a formula that avoids the drowsiness many antihistamines produce so you can get allergy relief without feeling tired or foggy.
Why does this happen? In order for Claritin to be most effective, you should aim to start taking it one to two weeks before allergens or other histamine triggers are in the air.
Claritin is meant to be taken once a day, every day during allergy season s in order to provide long-term relief from allergy symptoms. Taking multiple pills a day increases your risk of serious side effects. There are multiple kinds of antihistamines, and different antihistamine drugs have different combinations of them. This could cause Claritin to not work well when you take it.
In the next section we go over other antihistamine drugs, some of which may work better for you than Claritin since they have different active ingredients. Building up a tolerance can happen for any drug you take. What happens is your body gets used to the drug after you take it over an extended period of time and stops having a response to the drug.
This causes the drug to not work well or at all. Increasing your dose on your own can lead to serious side effects. Below are four categories of other treatment that may work better for you than Claritin. Claritin in one of three major non-drowsy antihistamine drugs. The other two Zyrtec and Allegra.
These are both different antihistamines than loratadine, the one Claritin contains, so if you find Claritin not working for you, switching to a different non-drowsy antihistamine drug may help you get relief. Non-drowsy antihistamines are very popular since they allow people to get relief from their allergy symptoms without feeling drowsy or tired during the day. The most common of these is Benadryl active ingredient diphenhydramine , as well as Tavist clemastine and Dimetane brompheniramine.
Some people taking these drugs feel they work better than non-drowsy antihistamines, but taking them can cause you to feel tired for much of the day. For some people, this can affect their school or job performance as well as prevent them from doing regular activities, like driving, because the medication makes it difficult for them to stay alert and focused.
It may help you to take this drug at night, before you go to bed, to reduce some of the drowsiness these drugs cause. Allergies can cause the lining of your nasal passages to swell, which can make you feel like your nose is stuffed and make it more difficult to breathe. Decongestants can come in pills, nose drops, nasal sprays, and liquids.
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