I took this for about a month. It's easy to use and works great, Except it makes my heartbeat run fast and skip beats. I have Atrial fib. (controlled with Rx medicine) and it made it worse. When I quit taking it the problems stopped. So, if you have heart problems be careful.
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This is the worst medication I've ever taken to relieve allergy symptoms! I am throwing the rest away!
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gramslillie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/16/2008
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 4.3
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CP | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/23/2008
Condition: Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a rash which seemed to be brought on by stress - Nothing helped until a specialist prescribed a larger dose of Loratadine and immediately I had relief especially during the night. I had to continue taking and then lessen as I felt my condition improve. I swear by this, whenever I feel myself start to itch or around my waistband starts to look red and feel itchy I just take one and know it will help.
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MOM | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/28/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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THEY STARTED MY 5 YEAR OLD ON LORATADINE TO SEE IF IT WILL HELP WITH HER MIGRAINES TRYING TO GET A 5 YEAR OLD TO SWOLLOW A PILL IS NOT EASY AND SHE HAS BROKE OUT WITH A RASH ALL OVER HER BODY BE CAREFUL IT SOUNDS LIKE A RASH IS MORE FREQUENT THEN THEY SAY
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/28/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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i have been on this medication for about 2 months now and i am still having problems with fluid build up behind my ear drums and it is driving me crazy.
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queenie464 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 4.3
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I still have the runnu nose, which I use Nasacort for, other than that it works great for the allergies I have, Hayfever, cut fresh grass, dust etc.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 2.7
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I've had hives since I was nine. When my doctor prescribed Loratadine to me, it worked for the first year, then stopped. My hives have actually gotten worse, and he tells me I can't up my dose. My body may be immune.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 3.0
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I was using Zyrtec which became too expensive. I have been re using loratidine (was on claritin 10 before)and it is not as effective. I wake up with a headache everyday and sneeze throughout the day. I feel flush most of the time. I am switching back no matter the cost.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: Sneezing
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It does fairly well.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I have fluid behind my ears from allergys.This med did nothing to relieve my symptoms.
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dizzi | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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i have just taken my first dose tonight. i hope to see a difference tomorrow
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[email protected] | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Welt from Pressure on Skin
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I began taking Claritin for dermatographism after several other antihistamines failed to provide relief. I have been on Claritin daily for 2 1/2 years and it is still working well. I am currently 18.5 weeks pregnant and my doctor cleared me to continue with Claritin during pregnancy as well.
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