Prescription Strength? Somehow I Expected More From Claritin
Written: Sep 25 '04
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Pros: Didn't harm me.
Cons: Did close to nothing for my symptoms. Ridiculous price for 5 tablets
The Bottom Line: I fully expected this product to alleviate most if not all of my allergy symptoms. Unfortunately it did very little.
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My allergies seemed to kick in when I hit thirty years old. My sister had allergies all her life, and I just assumed she had taken on the burden for the family, and I was getting away scott-free. Alas it just didn't happen that way. I'm not sure what sets them off, and it isn't a particular season/time of year. I just get congested, sniffly, sneezy, headachey and miserable. And no, there will be no dogs or cats leaving the abode. I told them no more shedding, and the kitties are to be danderless, but that is all the responsibilities I am placing on the pets.
Anyway, I woke up miserable the other weekend, and didn't want to hassle with a grocery store, so went to the 7/11 near my house. I noticed the Claritin there-it said Non Drowsy, and that it was prescription strength. That made me happy, and I couldn't wait to get home, and swallow those puppies, and feel great.
What problems do they claim to alleviate (from packaging)?:
This product states that your sinus and nasal congestion will go away, as well as your sneezy, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, itchy throat or nose. I was surprised to see that it contains both decongestant and antihistamine, yet causes no sleepiness. I thought antihistamines caused you to get drowsy.
Ingredients:
Loratadine 10 mg / Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 240 mg / Nasal Decongestant
They also note that Claritin will eliminate your symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
Their directions for use:
Don't do anything to the tablets-in other words, don't try to melt them, cut them, divide them, just take them as they are.
For adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet daily with a full glass of water; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
For kids under 12 years of age ask a doctor
If you are an adult with a liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Loratadine 10 mg (Antihistamine), Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 240 mg (Nasal Decongestant)
Inactive Ingredients:
Carnauba Wax, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Sugar, Titanium Dioxide, White Wax
Manufacturers warnings:
Do not use if have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients, if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)(certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have any of the following:
* Thyroid disease
* High blood pressure
* Diabetes
* Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Additionally they note that when using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
My experience:
As I indicated earlier I was anxious to take the Claritin, and feel better. I guesstimated that I would feel better within a half hour or so. Well it took about an hour to get any change at all. The Claritin simply dried up my nose a little, as well as my throat (dry mouth), but did not alleviate the congestion at all. I still couldn't breathe from my nose; still had a headache. Okay, the dryness lasted for the promised 24 hours, but the congestion never went away.
Final thoughts and recommendations:
I am, needless to say, disappointed in this product. When a company tells me a product is prescription strength, and makes the other claims they do, I have certain expectations. I'm glad I wasn't sniffly, but wanted to breathe. I have had much better success with otc products such as Benedryl. It does clear me up completely. Of course it makes me drowsy too. I am giving this product 2 stars, as it did not eliminate all of my symptoms. However, my guess is that others will be happy with the product, and get the relief they hope for, so it is worth a try for others. It can be purchased at (much) lower cost online, or you can find at the grocery store or drugstore, convenience store.
Thanks for reading!
Suzi
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