Claritin (Cont.)

Claritin Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Claritin. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Claritin include, but are not limited to:
 
(Click Side Effects of Claritin to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Claritin

Claritin can potentially interact with a few other medications (see Claritin Interactions).
 

Claritin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Claritin if you have:
 
  • Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, 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 all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Claritin Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;