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Something finally worked!

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shira75032
shira75032

Hi all, I'm thrilled...Clarinase has helped me with my chronically stuffy nose and swelling eyelid (Finally- thank goodness!)  lol

However, it has made me somewhat hyper and nervous (a know side effect).

I have tried each of its active ingredients on their own without much effect,

but their combination in Clarinase somehow does the trick for me!

Questions:

Has anyone else here found it helps them?

Can you use this on a daily basis without harm and without it losing its beneficial effect?

Thanks!!!  [smile]

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 shira75032

    Posted

    Hi Shira, Just googled it (had never heard of this trade name before) and I see it's pseudoephedrine and loratadine. Interesting that they're both well-known substances - decongestant and antihistamine - so surprised your doctors never thought to try either or both in combination. But there you go...

    I would imagine the main problem for SS sufferers might be dry mouth (caused by both) but then we all have different subsets of symptoms and dry mouth won't necessarily be a serious problem for all of us.

    Can't think of any serious long-term side-effects apart from the above and, as you say, slight nervosity and tachycardia. Maybe you could be the guinea-pig for this one like I am for sea buckthorn oil?smile

    In any case, I'm glad to hear it's solved that swollen eyelid problem of yours.

    • shira75032
      shira75032 lily65668

      Posted

      Thanks Lily, it's also known as Claritin-D. Doctors had prescribed antihistamines before, even Loratadine, and I had tried Sudafed which has the same decongestant ingredient.  but there's something about this particular combination that works for some reason.

      I do suffer very much from dry mouth, but the Clarinse didn't seem to make it any drier.  

      I just hope it keeps on working with the same efficacy once my body becomes accustomed to it!

      I'm still on the sea buckthorn oil myself, just ordered another month's supply.

  • sally83545
    sally83545 shira75032

    Posted

    WooHoo Shira!!!

    I am so happy to hear that you found something to help your swollen eyelid and stuffy nose I know how frustrating that must have been searching for an answer. 

    I am happy you didn't give up and grateful that you shared the info with us I am going to remember this product for sure! So happy you found something that works and you are feeling better,

    Sally

  • shira75032
    shira75032

    Posted

    Thank you Sally! I'm still playing around with the dosage since Clarinase contains a high level of Pseudoephedrine. I seem to be able to combine its 2 active ingredients (Loratadine and Psudoephedrine) with separate medications at lower dosages with good results as well.
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