RiteMED Loratadine Adverse Reactions

Undesirable effects with loratadine are rare, dose-related, and are usually temporary and mild in severity.
The most common undesirable effects include headache, drowsiness, fatigue (excessive tiredness), insomnia (sleeplessness), nervousness, hyperkinesia (hyperactivity), malaise (feeling of bodily discomfort), wheezing, upper respiratory tract infection, dry mouth, epistaxis (nose bleed), sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomatitis (inflammation in the mouth or tongue), tooth disorder, conjunctivitis (irritation and redness of the thin membrane covering the eye), and rash.
The following side effects have been reported rarely in postmarketing studies: abnormal liver function including jaundice, hepatitis, and hepatic necrosis (death of liver cells), alopecia (hair loss), anaphylaxis (rare, life-threatening allergic reaction), breast enlargement, erythema multiforme (a skin condition characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body), peripheral edema, seizure, and thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets).
The following undesirable effects have been reported in at least 1 child or adult patient receiving loratadine in clinical studies: Nervous system: Agitation, amnesia, anxiety, asthenia (weakness), confusion, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, dysphonia (difficulty in speaking), gloomy dreams, hypertonia (muscle stiffness), hypoesthesia (abnormally decreased to sensitivity to sensory stimuli), impaired concentration, irritability, migraine, paresthesia (sensation of tingling, pricking or numbness of the skin), tremor, vertigo.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (expectoration of blood), hiccup, laryngitis, nasal dryness, sinusitis, sneezing.
Cardiovascular: Hypertension, hypotension, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, syncope (fainting/temporary loss of consciousness), tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
Gastrointestinal: Altered salivation, altered taste, anorexia (loss of appetite), constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence (gassiness), gastritis, increased appetite, loose stools, nausea, vomiting.
Ocular (Eye) and Otic (Ear): Altered lacrimation (secretion of tears), blepharospasm (eyelid spasm, continuous blinking, blurred vision, earache, eye pain, tinnitus (ringing in ears).
Allergic Reactions: Angioedema (characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the hands and feet), light sensitivity, pruritus (itching), purpura (small purple-red marks in skin or other tissue caused by bleeding), urticaria/rash.
Other undesirable effects: Arthralgia (joint pain), back pain, breast pain, chest pain, dermatitis, dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, fever, flushing, impotence, increased sweating, influenza-like symptoms, leg cramps, menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), myalgia (muscle aches), rigors (shaking), thirst, urinary retention (difficulty urinating), urine discoloration, vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina), viral infections, weight gain.