Loratadine - okay to take larger dose? - Allergies Message Board

hakaplan · 05-23-2006, 07:55 AM

Just wondering if anyone has ever taken 20mg at a time on a regular basis? I have bad itching, especially on the soles of my feet, but all over my body at times. Zyrtec does a great job, but my insurance, Aetna, won't cover it. Alavert 10mg works fairly well, but I'm thinking that doubling the dose might do the job as well as the Zyrtec. I weigh 240lbs., so I'm wondering if more body weight would allow for the higher dose? Thanks.

snowmelts · 05-23-2006, 08:08 AM

NO.
Don't.
The Loratadine helps your breathing ability due to allergies and will have no effect what so ever on your itchy areas.

Titchou · 05-23-2006, 04:04 PM

Order the Zyrtec from Canada. It is OTC there as Cetirizine. There are numerous websites for Canadian pharmacies. I pay $29 plus shipping for 90 tablets.

hakaplan · 05-24-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Titchou

Order the Zyrtec from Canada. It is OTC there as Cetirizine. There are numerous websites for Canadian pharmacies. I pay $29 plus shipping for 90 tablets.

Thanks. Don't know why I didn't think of that.