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by Penny The Wise on September 23rd, 2007

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Is it safe and effective to take Sudafed PE (active ingredient Phenylephrine HCI 10 MG) with an OTC Claritin tablet (active ingredient Loratadine10 MG) at the same time/together?

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  • by Jeffers on September 26th, 2007

    Jeffers

    You can, but you may find the Claritin-D more effective... and longer lasting.

    I don't find Sudafed terribly effective for me...

    If you do take the decongestant, be sure to up your water intake significantly, or you'll just dry out your mucous membranes... which is miserable.

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  • by Cynstriss on September 26th, 2007

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    If you do, I would advise that you drink plenty of water. Dehydration is probably your only worry.

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  • by j00nit on September 26th, 2007

    j00nit

    There is no documented significant interaction between the two drug classes (ie sympathomimetics and antihistamines respectively), so it should be fine. In fact it is quite common for people to take the two in combination, particularly for allergies, as they fight the major symptoms (ie itch and runny/blocked nose) quite effectively.

    If in doubt your chemist/pharmacist/doctor should all be able to advise you

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  • by Chosun One on September 25th, 2007

    Chosun One

    I wouldn't recommend it. What did your doctor say? WHATS GOOD P-WIZZLE?!?!?!?!

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  • by chu1302 on October 26th, 2009

    chu1302

    I don't think there is a problem taking them together, but I don't find that Sudafed PE works at all as a decongestant. It is not proven effective, in studies or in my family. Take the original formulation Sudafed (NOT PE) along with the Claritin.

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