Now that Claritin (loratadine) is OTC, many insurance plans will stop paying for some prescription antihistamines

December 2002

Now that Claritin (loratadine) is OTC, many insurance plans will stop paying for some prescription antihistamines.

They'll say that since Claritin is OTC, there's no reason to pay for similar prescription antihistamines.

It's the first "non-sedating" antihistamine to go OTC.

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Table of Contents

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Cardiology using digoxin in WOMEN with heart failure might do more harm than good
Cardiology new approaches for preventing a SECOND heart attack
Obesity & Weight Loss Topamax (topiramate) for obesity
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Gastroenterology irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from SSRIs
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