Compare Clarinex vs. Claritin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats allergy symptoms.
Clarinex (desloratadine) is a good option for once-daily allergy relief. It doesn't make you feel sleepy, but you need a prescription.
Treats allergies.
Claritin (loratadine) is a once-daily medicine for allergies that won't make you as sleepy as other medicines that work like it.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 1517 reviewsforClaritin
Upsides
- Clarinex (desloratadine) relieves allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, hives, or itchy skin.
- Preferred for older people since it causes little to no drowsiness compared to other antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
- Works faster than other non-drowsy antihistamines like loratadine (Claritin).
- Side effects are rare and usually mild.
- Available as a liquid or fast-dissolving tablet for people who don't like swallowing pills.
- It doesn't cause daytime drowsiness unlike other antihistamines.
- Side-effects are mild, if any at all.
- Available over-the-counter without a prescription.
- It provides quick relief of allergy symptoms for both children and adults.
- It doesn't interfere with how a lot of other medicines work.
Downsides
- May not work as fast as the other antihistamines that make you sleepy (like Benadryl).
- Not a good medication for pregnant women to take.
- It's not the best choice if you have persistent, daily allergy symptoms.
- It's not recommended for children less than 2 years old.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
Price
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$16.68
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Reviews
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1517 reviews so far
74%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
6%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
15possible side effects
- Upper respiratory tract infections21%
- Diarrhea20%
- Fever12%
- Irritability12%
- Coughing11%
- Sleepiness9%
- Inflammation of airways6%
- Ear infection6%
- Vomiting6%
- Decreased appetite5%
- Throat inflammation5%
- Inability to sleep5%
- Runny nose5%
- Redness and swelling3%
- Nausea3%
19possible side effects
- Headache12%
- Drowsiness8%
- Nervousness or anxiety4%
- Wheezing4%
- Tiredness4%
- Rash3%
- Diarrhea3%
- Mouth or tongue irritation3%
- Dry mouth3%
- Hyperactive behavior3%
- Ear pain3%
- Bloody nose3%
- Sore throat3%
- Flu-like symptoms3%
- Abdominal pain2%
- Pink eye2%
- Lung infections2%
- Difficulty speaking2%
- Feeling uneasy or uncomfortable2%
Risks and risk factors
- Serious allergic reactions
- Difficulty concentrating
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Excess phenylalanine
- History of phenylketonuria (PKU)