Nasal congestion in Loratadine - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Nasal congestion, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Loratadine (loratadine). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Nasal congestion?

Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels) is found to be associated with 1,761 drugs and 2,493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal congestion.



On Jul, 28, 2026

16 people who have Nasal congestion while taking Loratadine were studied.

Could Loratadine cause Nasal congestion?

Severity of Nasal congestion *:

  • least: 0.0 %
  • moderate: 41.67 %
  • severe: 58.33 %
  • most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Nasal congestion *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 57.14 %
  • not yet: 42.86 %

Effectiveness of Loratadine *:

  • not at all: 0.0 %
  • somewhat: 36.36 %
  • moderate: 36.36 %
  • high: 18.18 %
  • very high: 9.09 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 0.0 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 0.0 %
  • Hispanic: 8.33 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 0.0 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 91.67 %

Time on Loratadine *:

  • < 1 month: 30.77 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 15.38 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 7.69 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 7.69 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 30.77 %
  • 10+ years: 7.69 %

Gender of people when taking Loratadine *:

  • female: 50 %
  • male: 50 %

Age of people when taking Loratadine *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 25.0 %
  • 30-39: 12.5 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 6.25 %
  • 60+: 56.25 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 31.25%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 18.75%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 18.75%
  4. Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Heart Attack: 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Gray Syndrome (side effect of chlorphenicol in newborn infants): 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 6.25%
  8. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 6.25%
  9. Vasomotor Rhinitis (stuffy nose): 1 person, 6.25%
  10. Urge Incontinence (urinary incontinence): 1 person, 6.25%

Other drugs people take besides Loratadine *:

  1. Atorvastatin Calcium: 2 people, 12.50%
  2. Flonase: 2 people, 12.50%
  3. Fluticasone Propionate: 2 people, 12.50%
  4. Vitamin D: 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Hctz: 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Flonase Allergy Relief: 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Fosamax: 1 person, 6.25%
  8. Glucosamine: 1 person, 6.25%
  9. Glucosamine Sulfate: 1 person, 6.25%
  10. Ziana: 1 person, 6.25%

Other side effects people have besides Nasal congestion *:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 18.75%
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 18.75%
  3. Watery Eyes (excess tearing from eye): 2 people, 12.50%
  4. Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Sore Throat (pain or irritation of the throat): 2 people, 12.50%
  6. Dizziness: 2 people, 12.50%
  7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 12.50%
  8. Nasal Discharge (discharge from nose): 2 people, 12.50%
  9. Cough: 2 people, 12.50%
  10. Weight Increased: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Loratadine and have Nasal congestion?

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on loratadine (the active ingredients of Loratadine). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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