Taking OTC cold meds mixed with daily Claritin? What will happen?!


Question: Taking OTC cold meds mixed with daily Claritin.? What will happen.?
I take Claritin 10mg prescribed by doctor.

This morning I woke up with an awful cold and not thinking too my allergy medicine. My sinuses and ears are aching so bad I can not even hold the phone up to my face at work. I want to take something to help that is over-the-counter but I do not know if it will mix with my Claritin.

I'm at work and can't be falling asleep at work so I am nervous to take anything. I think a few years back I took some OTC cold medicine with it because my Dr. told me to but I am not sure.

Anyone know.? I am going to try running to the pharmacy at lunch but my ears are killing me.

Ideas, suggestions, anything!Health Question & Answer


Answers:
My eight year old daughter takes Claritin nightly (2 teaspoons) & also is on Advair & has an emergency inhaler (Pro Air) to help her cope w/ allergies that also have a tendency to affect her breathing. When she's sick I'll give her Tylenol Cold & Flu every couple hours to help alleviate the stronger symptoms that are brought on by the cold. This has all been ran by her pediatrician, who has told me that this is ok. However, each person, & their medical conditions are unique, so I'd recommend talking to your doctor (or the head pharmacist, if your doctor's unavailable) to see what type of reactions you could experience. It sounds to me like you may have an earache or sinus infection & may need antibiotics, which can only be prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to schedule an appointment w/ him or her to confirm or rule out those diagnoses. also, make sure to follow the medication's dosing instructions carefully. Health Question & Answer

When I am in a situation like that I call our pharmacy and talk to a pharmacist and the usually are alot of help with what meds go together and what wont make you sleepy. Try calling your pharmacy or if you have a chance stop by.Health Question & Answer

Switch to one or the other,,,,,,,, by taking both, probably going to get bad side effects or one is going to negate the other............... Talk to the Pharmacist ,,,, They will know.

Good Luck I hope you feel better....................!=)Health Question & Answer

I THINK BEFORE ANYONE MIXES MEDS....THEY SHOULD CHECK WITH THE PHAMACIST OR DOCTOR...MIXING MEDS COULD BE DANGEROUS EVEN NATURALS MEDS.Health Question & Answer

Just take Sudafed. There is a version of Claritin which comes with sudafed. It is your best bet.Health Question & Answer

don't try it..too risky!Health Question & Answer



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