Claritin and High Blood Pressure. This eMedTV page discusses the issues surrounding Claritin and high blood pressure. It explains why the drug is likely safe for people with this condition, explains why Claritin-D is not, and advises checking with your healthcare provider to be sure.
Allergic rhinitis: Medical term for hay fever, a condition due to allergy that mimics a chronic cold. (Hay fever is a misnomer since hay is not a usual cause of this problem and there is no fever. Many substances cause the allergic symptoms in hay fever. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term for this allergic reaction. (Rhinitis means "irritation of the nose" and is a derivative of Rhino, meaning "nose.") Symptoms include nasal congestion, a clear runny nose, sneezing, nose and eye itching, and tearing eyes. Post-nasal dripping of clear mucus frequently causes a cough. Loss of smell is common and loss of taste occurs occasionally. Nose bleeding may occur if the condition is severe. Eye itching, redness, and tearing frequently accompany the nasal symptoms
Generic for Claritin. This eMedTV article tells you what you need to know about the generic versions of Claritin. It explains the difference between generic prescription and non-prescription drugs, and lists the strengths of generic Claritin, as well as some manufacturers.
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