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Loratadine Spaced Out

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jmcg2014
jmcg2014

Hi all. I've been taking loratadine for a few weeks now, 10mg. I've noticed I'm feeling a bit kind of spaced out frequently now, does anyone recognise this as an effect of loratadine?

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop jmcg2014

    Posted

    It is supposed to be non drowsy but can still cause drowsiness in some people, that would explain the 'spaced out' feeling.  I had it with a different anti histamine, that was also supposed to be non drowsy.

    If it continues, you could go back to the prescriber and ask for something different.

    https://patient.info/medicine/loratadine-for-allergies

  • ooops64
    ooops64 jmcg2014

    Posted

    Yes tried this again, as could not remember why I stopped this one. Lorattidine (Claritin) used this for a few days now,  and feel listless, no energy. So will go back on Benedryl. Some of these antihestamines still make you feel contested. I have also tried Cetrizine Hydrocloride, and these caused congestion. I found Fexofenidine did not kick in quickly and took ages to stop the runny nose. Benedryl with Acrivistine I have found ok but you have to take three a day, so expensive.  Would like to find own that ticks all the boxes. I hope you will find some help too.

    regards Maureen

  • mrsmop
    mrsmop jmcg2014

    Posted

    My daughter uses Zirtek with no adverse effects.  Personally,  I didn't find it helpful.
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