Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. So, Claritin can be taken during the daytime, without experiencing any noticeable drowsiness. If you experience any bothersome dizziness secondary to Claritin intake, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. Stay away from activities, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin can induce nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Claritin can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating restlessness and anxiety symptoms. Individuals with history of anxiety can present with exacerbation of restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms, following intake of Claritin and so, must be carefully administered, with periodical physician follow-up. Report any findings of exacerbation of anxiety symptoms to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: If Claritin is prescribed for controlling symptoms of seasonal allergies, observing compliance with other measures to reduce exposure to pollen, such as, wearing a mask, avoiding outside environment during the times of high pollen count, and using humidifiers in the room to increase the environmental moisture, can contribute significantly towards better control of symptoms. Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking 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 [...]