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What Causes Insomnia While On Loratadine?
I have been taking Loritadine (Claritin) for a number of years, and have trouble sleeping. I currently take 1/2 tablet about 5 mg daily in the morning. The Loritadine I take is a generic sold by Dollar General, and is sold as non drousy. Can I get the original Claritin which makes some people drousy?
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Hi,
Loratadine is called a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, it can still cause drowsiness. The difference is of strength.
The full strength Loratidine may cause drowsiness while the 5 mg Loratidine is non-drowsy. So in your case, you will have to switch again to the full strength Loratidine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
Loratadine is called a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, it can still cause drowsiness. The difference is of strength.
The full strength Loratidine may cause drowsiness while the 5 mg Loratidine is non-drowsy. So in your case, you will have to switch again to the full strength Loratidine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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