Compare Claritin vs. Rhinocort Aqua
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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
Relieves nasal allergy symptoms.
Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) is a steroid nasal spray that works best when used regularly for your nasal allergy symptoms.
Upsides
- 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.
- Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) lowers the number of nasal symptoms you'll get during allergy season.
- Most people don't have many side effects since it works in the nose and doesn't affect the rest of your body.
- Doesn't make you drowsy or dizzy.
Downsides
- It's not the best choice if you have persistent, daily allergy symptoms.
- It's not recommended for children less than 2 years old.
- Needs to be used everyday to work, so it can't be used as needed.
- Can hace an unpleasant smell or taste.
- It's good for 120 sprays, but there isn't a counter to help you keep track of sprays.
- Can't be used in kids younger than age 6 years.
- Need a prescription to get Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide).
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Nasal spray
Price
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$4.22
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Reviews
1517 reviews so far
74%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
6%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
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%
5possible side effects
- Epistaxis8%
- Pharyngitis4%
- Bronchospasm2%
- Coughing2%
- Nasal Irritation2%
Risks and risk factors
- Difficulty concentrating
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Excess phenylalanine
- History of phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Changes to your nose
- Long-term use
- Poor wound healing
- Surgery or trauma to the nose or sinuses
- Increased risk of infections
- Long-term use
- Untreated infections
- Glaucoma and cataracts
- Long-term use
- Withdrawal
- Long-term use
- Decrease in growth in children and teenagers
- Long-term use
- Taking more than recommended dose