The idea of pregnancy can be scary for women who take antihistamines daily. The reason that it’s scary to become pregnant when you rely on these drugs to help with allergies, hives, or asthma is because it’s commonly suggested that you stop taking them while pregnant. Claritin is a very popular drug; in fact it was the most widely marketed and prescribed antihistamine during the late 1990’s and is still among the most popular since it is now sold over the counter. The popularity of the drug means that many women were taking Claritin when they became pregnant, and this inspired debate and accusation that Claritin actually causes birth defects.
Itching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on the skin or in the skin, and makes the person want to scratch the affected area.
Claritin is also approved to treat itching due to hives, which may or may not be caused by allergies. The medication is available in combination with a decongestant (see Claritin-D). Although Claritin and Claritin-D® were originally prescription products, they are now available without a prescription. Compared to most non-prescription antihistamines, Claritin is much less likely to cause drowsiness.
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