Compare Claritin-D vs. Allegra-D
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats allergies and clears up nasal congestion.
Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) relieves allergies and congestion without causing daytime sleepiness but it can keep you up at night.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 1527 reviewsforClaritin-D
Treats allergy symptoms and congestion.
Allegra-D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) is a combination allergy medicine that's useful if you have congestion and runny nose.
Upsides
- This once-daily, single-pill combination conveniently treats congestion and other allergy symptoms.
- It doesn't cause any daytime drowsiness unlike other antihistamines.
- It doesn't require a prescription from your doctor.
- Allegra-D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) contains two medicines that work in different ways to help relieve multiple symptoms including nasal congestion and allergies.
- Available without a prescription in the drugstore.
Downsides
- The decongestant (pseudoephedrine) can make you anxious or your heart race. You may not sleep as well at night.
- Although you don't need a prescription, you do need to show a photo ID to buy this from behind the pharmacy counter.
- It may interfere with how your other medicines work. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before combining with other medicines.
- You must show a photo ID to purchase this medicine from behind the pharmacy counter. There's a maximum limit on how much Allegra-D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) you can buy at a time.
- Allegra-D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) can have more side effects (such as increased blood pressure and difficulty sleeping) than Allegra since it has pseudoephedrine in it.
- If you have severe high blood pressure or heart disease you can't take this medicine. If you have kidney damage, you may not be able to take Allegra-D (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine).
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Dosage forms
- Extended-release pill
- Pill
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Reviews
1527 reviews so far
69%
saidit'sworth it
39%
saiditworked well
8%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
12possible side effects
- Headache19%
- Insomnia16%
- Dry mouth14%
- Drowin7%
- Nervousness or anxiety5%
- Dizziness4%
- Indigestion3%
- Nausea3%
- Sore throat3%
- Fatigue3%
- Increased thirst2%
- Loss of appetite2%
10possible side effects
- Headache13%
- Trouble sleeping13%
- Nausea7%
- Dry Mouth3%
- Indigestion3%
- Throat irritation2%
- Dizziness2%
- Agitation2%
- Back pain2%
- Palpitations2%
Risks and risk factors
- High blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Glaucoma
- Restlesness
- History of heart problems
- Overactive thyroid
- Diabetes
- Over age 65
- Difficulty concentrating
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Driving impairment
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- High blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Age 65 or older
- Seizure
- History of seizure