"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> On 7/2/2014 9:32 AM, Gary wrote:
>> > 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.
>> >
>> > G.
>> >
>>
>> Good that it did not affect you, but every medication has potential side
>> affects, even death in rare cases.
>>
>> Allegra side effects
>
> <snip> Thanks Ed. I guess I could have read the warning signs on the
> box that I have. I was just wondering if anyone here had specific
> side effects. I avoid all medications when possible and whenever I
> try a new one (new for me), I always start out with half-doses to
> begin with.

I did. Ear and sinus infections plus sleepiness.