"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>> When I first took
>> Claritin many years ago the doctor warned me it was a strong drug and
>> to watch for side effects. Now claritin is OTC (and considerably less
>> costly) Presumably the potential side effects are still there.
>
> What side effects? I tried a bottle once with no side effects. When I
> use an allergy drug, it's usually the generic brand of Allegra.

Claritin didn't do a freaking thing for me. Except make me sleepy. Allegra
caused sinus and ear infections and made me sleepy. Zyrtec gave me head to
toe hives and made me sleepy.