Can I take Claritin when I sleep? Edit: Looks like I can

[Freejack2]

I have a nasty head cold and I took benadryl last night but I don't seem to sleep well when it's a forced grogginess that bendaryl gives. Will Claritin keep me from sleeping though?

 

[Nocturnal]

I thought Claritin is for alergies?

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
I thought Claritin is for alergies?

I've been prescribed Claritin-D for head colds before.

 

[Rkonster]

I have had no problems taking it before bed.

 

[Zhou]

You should be fine.

 

[Freejack2]

I usually take it when I'm sick to dry me up. I've never taken Claritin before this afternoon so I don't know if it'll keep me from sleeping tonight.

Edit: Thanks Zhou

 

[MagicianBdotCom]

claritin has no side effects on most people. I found that after 1 year of taking it it stopped working tho

 

[Ryan]

Can't you buy some version of Claritin over the counter now?

 

[Amused]

Can I take Claritin when I sleep?

Only if you can drink water while you sleep, otherwise you might choke.

 

[conjur]

Tylenol PM?

Same stuff as in Benadryl but maybe a smaller amount?

Or, Nyquil?

Claritin doesn't bother me that much and doesn't help w/the allergies much either. :frown:

Alavert made me drowsy but worked.

I'm on prescription Allegra now which the Dr. said not to take before I go to bed or I won't sleep...or won't sleep well.

 

[Freejack2]

Originally posted by: conjur
Tylenol PM?

Same stuff as in Benadryl but maybe a smaller amount?

Or, Nyquil?

Claritin doesn't bother me that much and doesn't help w/the allergies much either. :frown:

Alavert made me drowsy but worked.

I'm on prescription Allegra now which the Dr. said not to take before I go to bed or I won't sleep...or won't sleep well.

That's why I asked about the Claritin. I didn't sleep more than a half hour a night if I took Allegra. I took the Claritin with a decongestant (Psuedophederine Sulfate) and it didn't seem to negatively affect my sleep. At least my ears are somewhat unclogged now. Driving with clogged ears sucks.