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Symptoms of overdose may include:
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions (seizures); drowsiness (severe); dryness of mouth, nose, or throat (severe); feeling faint; flushing or redness of face; hallucinations (seeing, hearing,
or feeling things that are not there); shortness of breath or troubled breathing ; trouble in sleeping
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Before Using This Medicine
Hydroxyzine is not recommended for use in the first months of pregnancy since it has been shown to cause birth defects in animal studies when given in doses many times higher than the usual human dose
. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor.
Desloratadine and fexofenadine have not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that these medicines cause b
irth defects or other problems when given in doses higher than the usual human dose.
Azatadine, brompheniramine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, cyproheptadine, dexchlorpheniramine
, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, and loratadine have not been studied in pregnant women.
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How to Use
When taken at the recommended dose, once a day CLARITIN does not cause drowsiness which is common with all over-the-counter and some prescription antihistamines. (Drowsiness rates vary among products.
) All antihistamines that cause drowsiness must caution users about operating motor vehicles or heavy machinery. CLARITIN, on the other hand, is not required to carry such warnings.
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What side effects may occur?
Check with your doctor immediately if the following side effect occurs:
- Fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; abdominal or stomach pain; burning; chills; clay-colored stools or dark urin
e; cough; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; fast heartbeat; fever; headache; hives; itching; prickly sensations; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lip
s or tongue ; redness of skin; seizures ; shortness of breath; skin rash; swelling; tightness in chest; tingling; unusual tiredness or weakness; wheezing
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Cautions
Claritin may cause dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat. Some Claritin are more likely to cause dryness of the mouth than others . For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum,
melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mou
th may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Although this use is not included in product labeling, cetirizine and loratadine are used in certain patients with asthma together with asthma medicines. The antihistamine is used before and during ex
posure to substances that cause reactions, to prevent or reduce bronchospasm (wheezing or difficulty in breathing).
Cyproheptadine is used as an appetite stimulant, in adults and children
Cyproheptadine is used for treatment of vascular headaches.
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