Loratadine
Brand: Claritin
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness (uncommon)
Key interactions & cautions
- Minimal; additive drowsiness with sedatives possible
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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