Loratadine: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Loratadine
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking loratadine?
 | You should not take this medication if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex). |
Before taking loratadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- kidney disease; or
- liver disease.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take loratadine.
FDA pregnancy category B: This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
 | Loratadine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
Loratadine disintegrating tablets (Claritin Reditab, Alavert) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of loratadine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
 | Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor. |
| Last updated: | January 28, 2008 |
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