Desloratadine Side Effects

Possible side effects of desloratadine are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if these side effects are severe or persistent.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Extreme fatigue
• Muscle pain
• Menstrual pain

In addition to the common side effects listed above, desloratadine can also cause other more serious side effects. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following serious symptoms:

• Skin rash, hives, itching (signs of an allergic reaction)
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of desloratadine. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Desloratadine Overdose: In case of an overdose of desloratadine, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, stopped breathing, stopped responding, or had a seizure.

Source: FDA