> I have been taking Claritin for 3 years and it
> has worked wonderfully for me. Now that it no
> longer can be obtained through a perscription
> something has been done, some ingredient
> is not in there because now I am back to the
> runny nose, coughing at night and puffiness
> under my eyes. Can someone please explain
> to me why it no longer is effective? I will no
> longer purchase this product. It just doesn't
> work anymore.

It is now over the counter because they made a new version of Claritin, Clarinex, which is prescription. See the press release in the News section of the website, as well as the Q&A and the information for health care profesionals in the Learn About Claritin section.