What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Alavert?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking
Alavert® (
loratadine) if you have:
- Phenylketonuria
- Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
- Breastfeeding.
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Specific Alavert Warnings and Precautions
Some warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking Alavert include the following:
- The orally disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine. This is important for people with phenylketonuria, who must limit their phenylalanine intake.
- Alavert is considered a pregnancy Category B medication. This means that it is probably safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are not currently known (see Alavert and Pregnancy).
- Alavert passes through breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug (see Alavert and Breastfeeding).
- If you have liver or kidney disease, your body may not handle Alavert as well as it should. Check with your healthcare provider before taking this medication, as you may need a lower Alavert dosage.
- Alavert can potentially interact with a few other medications (see Alavert Drug Interactions).
