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Side Effects of Claritin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Claritin intake can slightly elevate the blood pressure and heart rate. The changes are minimal though and rarely can be an issue only in individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure and tachycardia. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of elevated blood pressure, such as, episodes of severe headache, fatigue, confusion, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and pounding sensation in chest, neck, [...]

Side Effects of Claritin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Claritin use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. Occasionally, Claritin intake can cause symptoms of central nervous system depression and individuals can present with mild headache, confusion, and dizziness. Claritin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals taking Claritin can present with restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms. Claritin [...]

Side Effects of Claritin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows: General allergic reactions Claritin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Claritin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Claritin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Claritin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Claritin is a long-acting antihistamine and so, usually is prescribed once a day. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose on this [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Claritin

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Claritin as follows: Seasonal allergies Individuals can present with rhinitis and burning sensation of eyes, secondary to hay fever and activation of allergies during the pollen season. Individuals can also present with these symptoms, secondary to exposure to dust and various chemicals, due to change in the living environment. Claritin use helps with calming down of these symptoms and offers relief from dust and seasonal allergies. Skin allergies and [...]