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Drug Info
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Drug Uses: Clarinex is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Clarinex contains a long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist with selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity.
How to Use Clarinex
: Take this medication by mouth once a day or as directed by your doctor.
Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. Do not take this medication for several days before allergy testing since test results may be affected. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
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Precautions: Before taking desloratadine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to loratadine; or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Desloratadine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug.
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Drug Interactions: There are no known interactions between desloratadine and other medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatment with desloratadine.
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Possible Side Effects: Antihistamines are typically well tolerated, and serious side effects are rare. The more common side effects are usually mild and may go away.
* If combined with a decongestant (Clarinex-D 24 Hour), it may cause insomnia or anxiety.
* Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, lightheadedness, and low blood pressure in elderly individuals.
* Urine retention, dry mouth, headache or blurred vision may occur.
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Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness and fast heart rate
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Storage: Store between 36-77 degrees F (2-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
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Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
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