Warnings


What may interact with Clarinex-D?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-antihistamines and other medicines for allergy, cough and cold
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-herbal or dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-azithromycin
-bromocriptine
-certain medicines for depression
-digoxin
-erythromycin
-linezolid
-ketoconazole
-methyldopa
-reserpine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-yohimbine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Clarinex-D?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-problems urinating
-prostate disease
-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to desloratadine, loratadine, pseudoephedrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Clarinex-D?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for checks on your progress. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.