Loratadine
Brand: Claritin
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Minimal sedation at the labeled dose; dose reduced in liver or kidney impairment.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness (uncommon)
Key interactions
- Ketoconazole, erythromycin, and cimetidine raise its levels
Counseling points
- Take once daily
- Less sedating than older antihistamines
- May take with or without food
- Non-drowsy for most people
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