What is Loratadine?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LoratadineBrand:
Loratadine is an over the counter medication used for the relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (itching).
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How do members experience Loratadine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal allergy | 674 | 111 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 332 | 25 | |
| Perennial allergy | 235 | 24 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 80 | 4 | |
| Idiopathic angioedema | 54 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 8 | |
| Dry mouth | 5 | |
| Sleepiness | 4 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Disorientation | 1 | |
| Dry cough | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 45 | |
| None | 201 |
Member evaluations
gardener
evaluated on May 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for allergies: Major
- Side effects: None
Ree72
evaluated on Feb 10, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for allergies: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Shakin
evaluated on Jan 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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