Is Clarinex Safe ?

USES: treatment of allergies and hives

Clarinex^® (desloratadine) is a prescription medication used to treat allergies and hives. It is part of a class of medicines called antihistamines. Clarinex is also available with a decongestant under the brand name Clarinex-D^®.

Clarinex helps relieve seasonal and indoor allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives and itching. It works by blocking histamine -- a chemical in the body that causes sneezing, itching, and irritation when you come into contact with something you're allergic to. Clarinex does not, however, help clear nasal passages. Common side effects, while rare, include nausea, sore throat, and dry mouth.

• Relief of seasonal allergy symptoms (hay fever)
• Relief of indoor allergy symptoms, such as:

o House dust 

o Dust mites

o Cockroaches

o Animals

o Fungi or molds

• Treatment of chronic (long-term) hives and itching (known medically as chronic urticaria).