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Clarinex D

Clarinex-D Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 22, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Trouble sleeping (10%)
  • Dry mouth (8%)
  • Headache (8%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Sore throat
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite

Clarinex-D serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • High blood pressure or fast heart rate: chest pain, blurry vision, headache, fatigue
  • Allergic reaction: itchy, red rash (hives); shortness of breath; chest tightness; swelling of lips, tongue, throat, face, or eyes

Source: DailyMed

The following Clarinex-D side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Observed during clinical practice

Abdominal or stomach pain area

chills

clay-colored stools

cough

dark urine

difficult or labored breathing

difficulty swallowing

dizziness

elevated liver enzymes

fast heartbeat

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

fever

general tiredness and weakness

headache

hives

irregular heartbeat

itching

light-colored stools

loss of appetite

nausea

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue

rash

redness of skin

shortness of breath

skin rash

swelling

tightness in chest

unpleasant breath odor

unusual tiredness or weakness

upper right abdominal pain

vomiting of blood

vomiting

welts

wheezing

yellow eyes or skin

Symptoms of overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Increased heart rate

sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Dry mouth

sleeplessness

trouble sleeping

unable to sleep

Less common

Body aches or pain

congestion

dryness or soreness of throat

hoarseness

nervousness

restlessness

runny nose

sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

tender, swollen glands in neck

trouble sitting still

voice changes

weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Why trust our experts?

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.

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