What is Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine?

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Loratadine is an anti-histamine and pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. The combination is used for the temporary relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, other upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Sinus congestion 15 7
Rhinitis (nasal inflammation) 4 2
General health 2 0
Seasonal allergy 2 1
Allergic rhinitis 1 0

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 3
Mild 8
None 19

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 5
Elevated blood pressure 2
Decreased appetite 1
Fatigue 1
Headaches 1
Jittery feeling 1

Why patients stopped taking Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine

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Reason Patients Percentage
Course of treatment ended 6
Doctor's advice 6
Other 4
Side effects too severe 4
Did not seem to work 3
Expense 1
See all 21 patients who've stopped taking Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine

Duration

Stopped taking Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 3
1 - 6 months 4
6 months - 1 year 4
1 - 2 years 4
2 - 5 years 1
5 - 10 years 3
10 years or more 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 22
Usually 4
Sometimes 4
Never taken as prescribed 3
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 3
A little hard to take 4
Not at all hard to take 25
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 4
< $25 8
Not specified 20
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6 patient evaluations for Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine

Dec 21, 2014 (Started Dec 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for allergies)
  • Side effects
    Mild (dry mouth)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg-120 mg Twice daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 15, 2013 (Started Oct 10, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for seasonal allergy symptoms)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for sinus congestion)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for allergies)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg-240 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 18, 2013 (Started Oct 10, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for seasonal allergy symptoms)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for sinus congestion)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for allergies)
  • Side effects
    Mild (fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg-240 mg Daily
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Cost: $25-49 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 9, 2012 (Started May 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for allergies)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (daytime sleepiness)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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