Compare Flonase vs. Claritin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relieves nasal allergy symptoms.
Flonase (fluticasone) is a good first-choice treatment for allergies of the nose, but long-term use can increase the risk of nosebleeds.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 890 reviewsforFlonase
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
- Only need to use Flonase (fluticasone) once a day. Its effects can last for up to 24 hours.
- Available over-the-counter and cheaper than many of its alternatives.
- Highly effective treatment of allergy symptoms in the nose.
- Flonase (fluticasone) gives you very little to no side effects since it's a nasal spray and doesn't expose the rest of your body to the medicine.
- 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
- Flonase (fluticasone) is not an appropriate medicine for people who have an injured nose or had a recent surgery in the nose.
- Can slow down the growth rate in children.
- Can increase the risk of bleeding and fungal infections in the nose.
- Not recommended for those who are also taking other medicines that lower their ability to fight off infections.
- 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
- Nasal allergy relief
- Nasal polyp
Dosage forms
- Nasal spray
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
Price
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Reviews
890 reviews so far
72%
saidit'sworth it
43%
saiditworked well
7%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Flonase (fluticasone)?
Leave a review1517 reviews so far
74%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
6%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Claritin (loratadine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
7possible side effects
- Headache7%
- Asthma-like symptoms7%
- Sore throat6%
- Nosebleed6%
- Nausea/vomiting5%
- Cough4%
- Nasal burning/nasal irritation2%
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
- Decreased growth rate in children
- Children
- Using the medicine for a long period of time
- Effect on wound healing
- People who had recent surgery or injury to the nose
- Lowered ability to fight off infections
- People who come into contact with others who have chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis
- People who have not received a vaccine for chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis
- Damage to nose
- Using the medicine for a long period of time
- Sinus infection
- People who recently had the cold or flu
- Increased risk of nosebleeds
- Difficulty concentrating
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Excess phenylalanine
- History of phenylketonuria (PKU)