Does Loratadine treat indoor allergies, or only outdoor allergies?
Question:
prescribed "Loratidine," which doesn't seem to be helping me at all. Is Loratadine effective against indoor allergies? It sure doesn't feel like it.
Answers:
Loratadine is an antihistamine. It doesn't discriminate between what kinds of things it works on. What does discriminate is your reaction to the allergens.
Loratadine is supposed to work like Benadryl with out the drowsiness, but I have found in using them both, the benadryl is a better antihistamine. Taking the drowsy side-effect out of Loratadine may have reduced its effectiveness as an antihistamine.
Your recourse is to report to your doctor the reduced effectiveness and ask it the dose can be increased, or if they can twist the arm of Medicaid to get your Zyrtec-D back, some way.
Other Answers:
It worked for me, what brand are u using?
First of all, you shouldn't have needed a prescription for loratidine as it is an over the counter product sold as Claritin, Alavert, etc. These are anti-histamines which work for allergies in general. They can't seek out particular allergens. It is not nearly as strong as the prescription meds. If it isn't working, it would be considered treatment failure which will often get your insurance to pay for another, prescription med. See your doc!!
Source(s):
Mom of a very allergic kid who's been on Claritin, Alavert, Allegra, Zyrtec, etc,etc,etc..
Its more of an outdoor medicine, but it does help with indoor antihistamine. Ever think of trying a nasal spray like Flonase?
Claritin Oral
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What conditions does this medication treat?
Claritin Oral is used to treat the following:
Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy, Stuffy Nose, Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause, Sneezing
Claritin Oral may also be used to treat:
Allergic Conjunctivitis, Itching, Welt from Pressure on Skin, Hives
Source(s):
http://www.rxlist.com/drugs/mono-204-LORATADINE+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=5346&drugname=Claritin+Oral&pagenumber=4
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