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 Claritin-D 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.
Generic Claritin-D products, as this page from the eMedTV Web site explains, 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.
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