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What does it do?
This product is commonly used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It works by blocking the action of histamine, an important chemical released during allergic reactions.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
- 7.2
- Claritin Average Satisfaction Score
- 90% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Claritin.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 36,000 users taking Claritin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Claritin (Loratadine)
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I'm recovering from PTSD and Alcohol addiction. I took Claritin D for three days in December 2010 and had a problem (I couldn't be around anyone else) with anxiety. Since Claritin was the most recent change, I stopped and in 24 hours the anxiety went away. I then tried regular Claritin with the same results. I am taking Zoloft, Trazodone and Buproprion every day. I'd say if you have PTSD, stay away from this drug. Ceterizine (Zyrtec) does not cause this problem for me.
- 64 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-01-11 15:36:39
I also have vertigo. I am very concerned. My balance is terrible. My walking is impaired because of a bad knee. I need a knee operatrion. It is very expensive. I use to take claritin every day. My docter told me to take Zertec. If a motion sickness pill will improve my balance, I will certainly try them.
- 62 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-11-24 20:23:33
Back in 1985-1989 I had 2 Sinus Surgeries & 1 Jaw Surgery after that. Recently I have bouts with Vertigo, Head Congestion which effects my ears cause of the blowing & Sinus Rinse. I have had testing & have been to Physical Therapy for Vertigo. PTist. said my balance is Really bad & I know I'm losing my motor skills. Also had hearing test which I am losing hearing equally in both ears. I also had a CAT scan which Dr.(Head,throat,ear) said no infection but only signs of pass Surgery. & PCP said it shows that right side is blocked. I still get this itch deep in the throat & drain from nose, eyes & cough is so bad that I gag. Of course spitting up mucus sometimes slight blood. I tried Singular & Fluticasone Propionate Spray (Flonase) to no avail. Dr. added in Loratadine (Claritin) to no avail. Now he added in Azelastine HCI Spray & that only makes me sneeze over & over for awhile after using it. He has scheduled me to see an Allergist. I'm like "WHY" I don't care what's doing it....JUST FIX IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS OUT THERE?????
- 56 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-04-27 23:16:53
