Desloratadine and Pseudoephedrine (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain area
• Chills
• Clay-colored stools
• Cough
• Dark urine
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Fast heartbeat
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Fever
• General tiredness and weakness
• Headache
• Hives
• Irregular heartbeat
• Itching
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
• Rash
• Redness of skin
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Swelling
• Tightness in chest
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Upper right abdominal pain
• Vomiting of blood
• Vomiting
• Welts
• Wheezing
• Yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Increased heart rate
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Dry mouth
• Sleeplessness
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep

• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Dryness or soreness of throat
• Hoarseness
• Nervousness
• Restlessness
• Runny nose
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Tender, swollen glands in neck
• Trouble sitting still
• Voice changes
• Weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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