Loratadine and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Loratadine (loratadine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Loratadine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 53,991 people who have side effects when taking Loratadine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loratadine?

Loratadine has active ingredients of loratadine. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 56,314 Loratadine users. Check the latest studies of Loratadine.

What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness) is found to be associated with 609 drugs and 1,393 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

On Apr, 29, 2026

53,991 people reported to have side effects when taking Loratadine.
Among them, 58 people (0.11%) have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Could Loratadine cause Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Among these 58 people:

What is the gender of people who have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Loratadine? *

female: 60.71 %
male: 39.29 %

What is the age of people who have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Loratadine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loratadine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? *

Depression: 30 people, 51.72%
Stress And Anxiety: 27 people, 46.55%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 17 people, 29.31%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 17 people, 29.31%
Type 2 Diabetes: 16 people, 27.59%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 24.14%
Constipation: 14 people, 24.14%
Fall: 14 people, 24.14%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 13 people, 22.41%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 20.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 19 people, 32.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 16 people, 27.59%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 24.14%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 10 people, 17.24%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 17.24%
Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 12.07%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 8.62%
Asthma: 5 people, 8.62%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 6.90%
Herpes Virus Infection: 3 people, 5.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Loratadine:

Loratadine (56,314 reports)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatments and more:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (120,336 reports)

How severe was Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and when was it recovered:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Loratadine

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of loratadine:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and drugs with ingredients of loratadine (113 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Loratadine:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (609 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (1,393 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on loratadine (the active ingredients of Loratadine) and Loratadine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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