Over the Counter (OTC): Claritin
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Claritin Side Effects with Toddlers
Asked by D.P. from Seattle
on June 10, 2008
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Has anyone given claritin to a toddler and experience behavioral side-effects? My 2.5 year old has been taking Claritin for a little over a week and has been acting u...
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- D., YES! My son has done the same stuff which was unusual behavior for him. I even tried it and OMG I couldn't believe how strange I felt and that was a child's dosag...
- Sounds like your son could definitely be having a reaction to the medicine. The first and easiest thing to do would be to take him off the medicine and monitor him for...
- Go to a naturopath. They have solutions that don't include drugs and are much healthier for everybody. You can ask people around you who they recommend. I know thre...
Claritin and Other Allergy Meds
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on March 17, 2011
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My son often gets runny nose/cough symptoms and my pediatrician has recommended that I try putting him on Claritin to manage those symptoms. I am reluctant to put him ...
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- If you're really worried about it, you might ask about the prescription nasal sprays instead. I used those when I was pregnant, so I know they're extra safe. Our fo...
- How old is he? That will determine what you can use and the dosage. Claritin, has kid versions. I use Claritin. It works for me. Not for my Mom. She uses Zyrtec, ...
- I'd check on whether Claritin has been tested on the really young ones. When my now 9 year old was 2, Claritin had NOT been tested on kids under 6. We went with Zyrt...
Notice Any Conjection with Claritin and Ezcema?
Asked by H.G. from Abilene
on July 15, 2008
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Hello Moms
My 2 yr old little girl is extremely allergic to mosquito bites. She suffers from huge blistering whelps when bitten and the pigment of her skin takes mo...
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- Hello H., is your daughter allergic to anything else? what if you increase her omega-3's --at sprouts they have it on a "pudding" type in little pouches (like ketch...
- If you think about what Claritin is and what it does it totally makes sense...Claritin is a histamine blocker which dries you out (runny nose etc.). So, if would like...
- I agree with the mom who said just treat when your child has a mosquito bite. No need to medicate for something that is not there and that doesn't help prevent the re...
Claritin vs Zyrtec for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Just curious on what other moms think of claritin or zyrtec for a child. My daughter will be 3 next month and we are trying to figure out what works best on her. Her a...
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- I have a 3 1/2 year old and zyrtec works really well for her. She uses a 1 1/2 tsp dose as per her pediatrician.
- Take her to a specialist and work very closely with him/her to find out what is best for your child. Medications and kids can be a become a very tricky and sticky sit...
- Claritin works great for my 7 year old and my 11 year old and forme! I tried the zyrtec and it made me SOOOOOOOOOOO tired as well as depressed. I don't reccomend it. I...
Is the New Allegra over the Counter Good?
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on August 8, 2011
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Hi everone!
I wanted to get your input. I have to take the prescription generic allegra for my allergies. Which are mostly strong all year round, except during the ...
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- it's the same drug as rx allegra - most of the allergy drugs go otc when their patents run out. and with med questions, go talk to the pharmacist, they are more knowl...
- By law any generic must be the same formula as the brand name. Sometime, but rarely, you may get an interaction because of the different fillers used.
- All allergy meds are OTC now... however, I'm able to get an RX for my daughters zyrtec (liquid) so her insurance covers it :) Allergy meds take a while to take effe...
Best OTC Medicine for Post Nasal Drip?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2011
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I don't know if I'm sick or if I have allergies but I am having intense post nasal drip that's translating to coughing fits and severe chest congestion. Help! Any OT...
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- i am having the same thing right now what i use is this- the generic kind of tylenol multi-system the cool burst, and i use affrin with menthol in it. that has been wo...
- I thought I had a cold but learned it's allergies. Zyrtec is great - takes a few days to kick in... Benedryl at night will help dry it up in the meantime. Also, do a...
- Walmart makes an allergy relief medicine that comes in a bottle (cherry flavored). I think it's suppose to be a generic of benedryl. It's inexpensive and it works. ...
OTC Allergy Medication
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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I am looking for an OTC allergy medicine for both myself and my 8 year old. I have tried Claritin, Sudefed, and Benedryl but none of those are working for me. The Cl...
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- You may want to talk to your doctor about the nasal sprays for allergies. I've taken Nasonex. It can take a few days to work 100% effectively, but then it's just main...
- My husband has terrible allergies that always developed into terrible sinus headaches then infections- for years. We finally found a product- it is natural- allernon. ...
- For me, Zyrtec (from behind the pharmacy counter, it contains a decongestant vs. the one on the shelf) and for my daughter I use Triaminic Allergy. Hope this helps.
Otc Allergy Meds for Kids
Asked by S.A. from Milwaukee
on May 1, 2012
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My daughter is 4 and 1/2 and has had a cough on and off for almost 7wks. Sometimes barely coughs at all during day, some days are alot worse. Dr seems to think it coul...
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- Yes and yes! Had horrible behavioral issues with ALL the OTC meds for my 4 yr old. I thought Allegra was the best in terms of behavior, but he was still pretty emotio...
- My daughter is the same age. She has been on an OTC allergy med since she was 1. Zyrtec did not work well for her either. The doctor finally changed her to Allegra....
- My daughters sometimes take a combination of Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. The Zyrtec is always at bedtime though because of the possible sedation effect. If her...
Over the Counter Allergy Meds
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on December 2, 2011
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I'm still working off my benedryl hang over from last night. I generally avoid medication altogether unless I"m desperate. my allergies are keeping me up at night ...
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- My doctor recommended Claritin-D or Allegra-D, and benedryl at night if I have trouble sleeping; however, I don't wake up "hung over" in the morning when on benedryl. ...
- Claritin Allegra Zyrtec Yes, Benedryl, causes drowsiness. So try something else. Each allergy med, is different for everyone. So find one you like and works ...
- Hi Jane, I was able to get rid of my allergies by detoxing my home, my body and avoiding processed and fast foods. (I can explain further if you want to know how I ...
Possible Dog Allergy in Adult -- Otc Medicine Suggestions?
Asked by H.A. from Burlington
on November 29, 2011
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Hi all,
It looks like I may have developed an allergy to dogs. I'm waiting for a blood test appointment, but in the meantime -- any suggestions on how to temporari...
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- Take 1/2 dose of Benedryl at the most. It should be just enough of a boost to fix the issue. Get some childrens liquid Sudafed or the pill form that is "Take 2 pil...
- You have some good suggestions for the over the counter meds. Can you get someone else in your house to vacuum every day? Preferably when you are gone for a little w...
- Be careful because Benadryl will make you sleepy. I agree it works fastest but you should be close to home if you are going to take it. You can use a nettie pot to c...
