Claritin-D is an over-the-counter drug that is licensed to treat nasal allergy symptoms. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at Claritin-D, including its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.
Common side effects of Claritin-D include fatigue, drowsiness, and insomnia. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV resource also lists rare but potentially serious problems that should be reported to a doctor, such as arrhythmia or seizures.
Insomnia is one of the most common side effects that have been reported with Claritin-D. This eMedTV article discusses the link between Claritin-D and insomnia in more detail and explains what you can do to help improve your sleep habits.
Claritin-D is used for treating nasal allergy symptoms and nasal congestion due to the common cold. This eMedTV Web page discusses these Claritin-D uses in more detail and describes how the medication works for allergies and the common cold.
The recommended dose of Claritin-D is one 12-hour tablet twice daily or one 24-hour tablet once daily. This eMedTV segment contains other important dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.
Digoxin, cimetidine, and MAOIs may potentially cause drug interactions with Claritin-D. This segment of the eMedTV archives lists other drugs that can cause Claritin-D interactions and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.
You should avoid taking Claritin-D if you have severe heart disease or high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not take the drug and lists other important Claritin-D warnings and precautions to be aware of.
Sweating, anxiety, and headaches are possible signs of a Claritin-D overdose. This page of the eMedTV library lists other potential overdose symptoms and explains the treatment options that are currently available for a Claritin-D overdose.
Claritin-D is generally considered to be safe for pregnant women to use. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on Claritin-D and pregnancy, and explains whether problems were seen when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
Claritin-D is generally considered safe for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Claritin-D and breastfeeding, and describes the side effects that may occur in an infant since the drug passes through breast milk.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Claritin-D products are available in two different strengths and are manufactured by several drug companies. A discussion of how generic versions of drugs are tested is also provided.
