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HippyGirl84

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I have been diagnosed with Celiac for a year now, and in that yr have become a new resident of California where i am having extreme allergies for the first time. Last week I started taking the over the counter "compare to Claritan" generic allergy medicine and was terribly sick with "glutened" symptoms all week. Upon glancing at the inactive ingredients I saw one listed as "postgelatinized starch". From what I could find on the internet this looked as though it was a form of Gluten. I was wondering if any one knows for sure? Or what over the counter/or RX allergy meds are gluten free?

Thanks! :)

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Hi and welcome :)

The best way to know if the medication you have there is gluten-free is to call the manufacturer. There should be an 800 number on the package or label.

I use Claritin for allergies. Zyrtek is also gluten-free.

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GlutenGalAZ
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I use Claritin Original and do not have any problems. Since you tried the comparison one it may have different additives that are not safe.

GOOD LUCK

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*lee-lee*
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i also use the generic brand Claritin. I got a good deal on the RiteAid brand a few months ago and then just picked up the Walmart brand about 2 weeks ago. i didn't have any noticeable problems with either brand. my face typically breaks out and i'm constantly running for the bathroom when i'm glutened so i think i would have noticed. that's not to say they don't contain gluten...just chiming in with my 2 cents worth.

rumbles Newbie
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I use Zyrtec for indoor/outdoor allergies, and Sudafed for food allergies when I eat something I shouldn't . . . :blink:

HippyGirl84 Rookie
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Thanks so much for the help everyone!

HippyGirl84

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Lactose Sensitive 10 mo

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