Loratadine--Antihistamine Extrordinaire

Do you struggle with seasonal allergies, hay fever or just general allergy symptoms? Do you wake up at night with a tickle in your throat that keeps you awake with coughing? Do you suffer from itchy watery eyes and throat? Do you sometimes feel dizzy for no apparent reason? If so, you're probably suffering from seasonal allergies or an allergic reaction.

If you're like me, you've tried several antihistamine products, all of which either don't relieve symptoms or make you so tired that you can't function. Recently, however, I found the answer to my allergy woes. Loratadine is the active ingredient in the antihistamine Claritin-D. This product was only available by prescription for quite awhile. But now we're in luck and can get it over the counter.

Loratadine works wonders on my hay fever, seasonal allergies and most any reaction that I get. It relieves the itchy, watery eyes. It soothes my throat so that I don't cough myself crazy at night. Loratadine doesn't cause drowsiness, sluggishness or fatigue like so many other antihistamines. I don't feel lethargic when I take it. I can still concentrate, operate a vehicle or do any of my normal activities. My reactions function as usual.

Some non-drowsiness products I've tried make me feel nervous and shaky. Loratidine doesn't make me nervous in any way. It doesn't make me feel irritable either. I can use it day or night and sleep well and awake refreshed. During the day, I hardly notice I've taken anything, excpet for the fact that I have relief from symptoms.

Loratadine is a long -acting product as well. That's a huge help for the allergy sufferer. tlineLoratadine doesn't cycle or wear off after a few hours like so many other products. Other antihistamines can leave you with the drowsiness even after the sneezing and coughing have returned. That's a miserable irony. It's important to be able to take Loratadine in the morning and know I won't have to take it again for another 12-24 hours.