Claritin-D???

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how much Claritin-D usually runs here in the States? Right now, I've got this pack of Claritin-D 24 hour strength—you know, the stuff with Loratadine 10 mg and Pseudoephedrine sulfate 240mg—and it's five tablets for ten bucks, which covers me for five days. I’m really curious about what the typical prices look like around here because I'm wondering if it's actually worth my time to just stock up and bring some back from my travels instead of blowing all this cash locally. It honestly feels like this is the only thing that actually does anything when it comes to fighting off these damn pollen allergies.

mellowbadger8,

I used Claritin for a long time back when I could still get it with a prescription—but honestly, I’d suggest trying Zyrtec instead. It's a newer allergy option that lasts for 12 hours. You'll need a prescription for it, but I really think it's worth the jump.

Could you tell me a bit more about how Zyrtec works?

Whoops, interesting take. Honestly, I haven’t really bothered with allergy meds before, but lately, I’ve officially hit my breaking point. I am just constantly irritable, totally sleep-deprived, and since I’ve been overusing Afrin for a few nights in a row, my nasal passages are so sensitive now that I can't even deal with it anymore. So, I’ve been stuck taking this Claritin for three days straight, though I’m not exactly thrilled about it either. Benadryl works okay, I guess, but that neon pink color is just hideous, and I have to take a ridiculous amount for it to actually kick in. Plus, they knock you out so hard during the day that you become completely useless. Since I spend a lot of time in Washington, D.C., I feel like it would honestly be more cost-effective to just stock up on stuff there because things are outrageously expensive here. Unfortunately, nobody has told me what the prices look like in the US yet.😢

Where I live in the States, you can grab a 25-pack for about $14.99. $1$ I've actually been using this stuff for five years now. I guess I tried some other brands before, but they just didn't really do much for me.

mellowbadger8 said:Well, that’s interesting. I haven't really taken anything for my allergies lately, but honestly, I've reached my breaking point. I'm irritable, exhausted, and after using Afrin spray for a few nights in a row, my nasal passages are just too sensitive to handle any more. So, I've been on Claritin for three days now, though I'm not exactly thrilled about it either. Benadryl works okay, but I can't stand that fluorescent pink color, and I have to take quite a lot before I actually feel anything. Plus, they make me so drowsy I can barely function during the day. Since I spend a lot of time in Washington, D.C., I think it would be more cost-effective to just pick up what I need there, because things are outrageously expensive here. Unfortunately, nobody has told me how much they cost in the US yet.😢

Schering-Plough Claritin-D, loratadine >> Systemic antihistamines
Partic. Form ATK Price
50% syrup 120 ml (1mg/ml) R06AX13 362 ($8.75)
50% tabs 10x10mg R06AX13 161 ($7.00 )
50% tabs 30x10mg R06AX13 162 ($20 )

Link to CVS where you can find more information, including FAQs for doctors:

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Casey Palmer5 said:Could you share some more details about using Zyrtec?

Antihistamines

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Lahor,

What’s inside:
ZYRTEC-D 12 HOUR™ (cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg) Extended Release Tablets for oral administration contain 5 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride for immediate release and 120 mg of seudoephedrine hydrochloride for extended release in a bilayer tablet. Tablets also contain as inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

It's used for allergies and sinus congestion. Personally, I get that heavy "pressure" feeling around my sinuses—sometimes with a bit of an ache—so that's my go-to. Just a heads up: it isn't recommended for pregnant or nursing moms, but kids aged 12 and up can take it.
Common side effects, much like most medications, include things like dizziness or dry mouth.