Loratadine and Emphysema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Emphysema is reported as a side effect among people who take Loratadine (loratadine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Emphysema 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 56,315 Loratadine users. Check the latest studies of Loratadine.

What is Emphysema?

Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs) is found to be associated with 1,063 drugs and 1,098 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Emphysema.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

53,991 people reported to have side effects when taking Loratadine.
Among them, 51 people (0.09%) have Emphysema.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Loratadine when they have Emphysema? *

What is the gender of people who have Emphysema when taking Loratadine? *

female: 56 %
male: 44 %

What is the age of people who have Emphysema when taking Loratadine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loratadine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Emphysema? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 21 people, 41.18%
Asthma: 17 people, 33.33%
Depression: 14 people, 27.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 23.53%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 21.57%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 10 people, 19.61%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 19.61%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 17.65%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 17.65%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 11 people, 21.57%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 21.57%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 17.65%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 15.69%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 13.73%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 11.76%
Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 11.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 11.76%
Asthma: 5 people, 9.80%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 7.84%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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