Are Running Nose, Itchy Watery Eyes, Arrythmia And Sneezing Signs Of Allergy?

Posted on Sat, 14 May 2016

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Question : I have heart arrythmia and having a cold. I hve runny nose, itchy watery eyes, throat and nose, and sneezing. All the symtoms mention in Claritin for allergy. I want to know wether Claritin 24 hour or 12 hour is safe for my arrythmia. And I'm coughing too. Please advice what to take for my cough. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Before giving you an accurate answer I would like to say that you forgot to mention what type of arrhythmia you are suffering. Moreover, I would like to know what kind of medication you are taking for arrhythmia?

If you don't take any medications for arrhythmia then you should take Claritin 24 hours for your cold.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (5 minutes later)

i'm taking Rytmonorm 150 for my arrythmia. And may I know, will it be safer to take the 12 hour claritin for the first time, than the 24 hour one? I also have been coughing. Anything for that, that's not drowsy? Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Rhytmonorm effect may be enhanced by concomitant use of claritin. This is why it's recommended to take claritin 12 hours for the first two days.

After two days if your ecg will be normal (normal qt interval or without bradycardia) you should continue with claritin 24 hours.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar