Does anyone know how long one can take Claritin-D safely? I am finding that it is really helping me, but am always concerned about the length of any medication. I have been taking it for about a week and a half and would like to continue. Just not sure if that is wise.
You shouldn't take Claritin-D longer than 7 days. If longer, you may be simply suffering from allergies and should have allergy testing and possible drops or injections. (the drops have helped me!!)
Otherwise, you will start having reactions of too much of a good thing (pseudoephedrine) meaning, dizzy, blood pressure issues, etc. Believe me, I experienced this and learned. Check with your doctor if you're not better after a week on the OTC meds.
Claritin in and of itself is safe to take long-term. The "D" part is pseudophedrine. Many people can take it safely long-term, others have problems with elevation of blood pressure from it, it will depend on the individual. I personally like to stick to regular allergy meds (without the D) and take a decongestant as needed. Allergy testing and shots or drops (which aren't available most places) are really only necessary if you have constant year-round allergies. I have year-round allergies and get the shots once a week, but I still have to take a daily allergy medication. If you have only seasonal allergies, Claritin or other allergy meds are what you need.
My allergist put me on claratin-d last week... and now I'm having real bad trouble sleeping. Is it because of the claratin? She wanted to do Allegra D but my insurance won't pay for it.
Also, is Allegra-D or Zyrtec-D any better than Claratin-D? Or is it all full of the same stuff?
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