| What is Claritin? |
| Claritin is an allergy medicine that relieves allergy
symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. |
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Are there side effects associated with Claritin? |
| Claritin side effects include dry mouth, fatigue, headache,
and sleepiness. If side effects continue or become bothersome
check with your doctor. Less common or rare Claritin side effects may
include abdominal discomfort or pain, abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, back pain, blurred vision, breast enlargement, breast pain, bronchitis, change in salivation, change in taste, chest pain, confusion, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, coughing, coughing up blood, decreased
sensitivity to stimulation, decreased sex drive, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, difficulty concentrating, difficulty speaking, discoloration of urine, dizziness, dry hair, dry skin, earache, eye pain, fainting, fatigue, fever, flushing, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, hepatitis, hiccups, high blood pressure, hives, hyperactivity, impotence, increased appetite, increased or decreased eye tearing, increased sweating, indigestion, inflammation of the mouth, insomnia, irritability, itching, joint pain, laryngitis, leg cramps, loss of appetite, loose stools, low blood pressure, memory loss, menstrual changes, migraine, muscle pain, nasal congestion or dryness, nausea, nervousness, nosebleeds, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, sinus inflammation, skin inflammation, sneezing, sore throat, stiffness, stomach inflammation, swelling, thirst, tingling, toothache, tremor, twitching of the eye, upper respiratory infection, urinary changes, vaginal inflammation, vertigo, viral infection, vomiting, weakness, weight gain, wheezing,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Claritin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Claritin provided by your doctor. Claritin is available in syrup, regular tablets, and rapidly dissolving tablets called Reditabs. The Reditabs should be placed on the tongue rather than swallowed. They disintegrate rapidly and can be taken with or without water.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed.
Do not take two doses at the same time. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Claritin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Claritin. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Although no harmful interactions with Claritin have been reported, there is a theoretical possibility of an interaction with
antibiotics, cimetidine, and ketoconazole. |
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| How should I store Claritin?
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Store Claritin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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