Alavert Drug Interactions

When cimetidine, erythromycin, or ketoconazole are taken with Alavert, drug interactions may occur. These interactions could alter the way your body metabolizes the medications, possibly increasing your risk of side effects or other problems. To avoid complications, when taking Alavert, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any possible drug interactions that may apply to you.

Alavert Interactions: An Overview

Alavert® (loratadine) can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to drug interactions with Alavert include but are not limited to:
 

Alavert Drug Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Alavert is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
 
Cimetidine
Cimetidine may increase the level of Alavert in the blood, although studies suggest that this interaction is unlikely to cause problems. However, you may want to consult your healthcare provider, especially if you notice any increase in Alavert side effects.
 
Erythromycin
Taking Alavert with erythromycin may change the way your body handles Alavert, increasing the level of Alavert in your blood. However, this interaction seems to be unlikely to cause problems for most people.
 
Ketoconazole
Combining ketoconazole with Alavert may increase the level of Alavert in your blood, although studies have not shown this to be a problem for most people.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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