Description generic Clarinex: Clarinex belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic
antihistamines. It is very effective at relieving the symptoms
of allergies, such as hives, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes,
etc. If taken in mild to moderate doses, Clarinex will not
cause any side effects affecting the central nervous system.
What is Clarinex? Clarinex is a medication from the class of antihistamine
drugs, or more precisely the tricyclic antihistamine class
of drugs. It acts on the histamine H1 receptors, which
means that it functions by preventing these receptors from
being affected by the histamine which gets released in the
presence of certain allergens. As histamine is prevented from
doing its job, the symptoms of allergies are alleviated. When
Clarinex is taken in dosages that are low to moderate, the
medication does not cross the blood-brain barrier which is
why, in those cases, Clarinex does not produce sedation like
many other antihistamine medications.
Discussing Clarinex with your physician
When buying allergy medicines online, many people think that
because they are able to get their drugs without prescription,
they should not talk to their doctor before they order them.
This is a big mistake, as there are things that only a visit
to the doctor can tell you. For instance, your doctor can
tell you whether it is safe for you to take a certain allergy
medication. In case of Clarinex, there are certain groups
of people who should be careful when taking Clarinex and their
doctor needs to be made aware of the fact that they are taking
Clarinex. These people are those allergic to Loratadine and
Desloratadine, people suffering from liver diseases or kidney
diseases of any kind. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should
also make their physicians aware of their situation, as the
use of Clarinex during pregnancy and nursing is something
that has to be decided by a professional medical expert. In
addition to these, people suffering from phenylketonuria should
avoid taking Clarinex disintegrating tablets, as they might
contain phenylalanine.
How Clarinex should be used
Most commonly, Clarinex is taken once every day, but if your
doctor advises otherwise, you should do as recommended. Once
your doctor gives you a certain regimen, you need to adhere
to this regimen and it can only be detrimental to change this
regimen without first talking to your doctor. If you are taking
regular Clarinex tablets, make sure the tablets are not damaged,
crushed or broken in any way before you swallow them. If you
are taking Clarinex in liquid form, make sure you measure
the doses precisely, using measuring cups or spoons. You should
talk to your doctor or the pharmacist about any food, activity
or beverage restrictions when taking Clarinex and adhere to
those instructions. If you happen to forget a dose, take one
when you remember. If this is close to your next scheduled
dosage, skip the forgotten one and take only one dose.
Side effects of Clarinex and other precautions
Clarinex rarely causes any side effects and if it does, these
are most commonly only mild side effects that should not cause
alarm, as they will go away in time. These side effects include
headaches, tiredness, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, muscle
pains, cough, sore throat and dry mouth. In rare cases, some
more serious side effects may occur. These are very rare,
but if you do experience any of the following, make sure you
contact your doctor: jaundice, convulsions, flu symptoms,
fever, pounding, fast and uneven heartbeats. If any of these
occur, they are the sign that your body is not responding
to Clarinex the way it was supposed to. In order to avoid
any interactions between Clarinex and any other substances,
tell your doctor about any prescription and over the counter
drugs, supplements, vitamins and other products you are taking
while also taking Clarinex. If you happen to take too much
Clarinex, you might experience fast heart rate and you need
to seek emergency medical help.
