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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Dimetapp Allergy	9.98	9.41	0	53
Benadryl Allergy Sinus	9.92	9.3	0.05	52
Vicks Children's NyQuil	7.71	6.83	1.72	7
Allegra	7.17	5.32	2.48	6
Zyrtec Allergy	4.38	4.85	2.08	8

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Zyrtec Allergy, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	2.3%	2.3%	88.6%	6.8%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	4.4%	93.3%	2.2%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	2.3%	13.6%	52.3%	27.3%	4.5%
Confidence	2.3%	0%	88.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	4.4%	88.9%	6.7%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	97.7%	2.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	2.2%	82.2%	6.7%	8.9%
Energy	0%	6.8%	72.7%	15.9%	4.5%
Eyesight	0%	2.2%	91.1%	6.7%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	97.7%	2.3%	0%
Mental Clarity	2.2%	2.2%	86.7%	4.4%	4.4%
Pain	0%	0%	93.2%	6.8%	0%
Patience	2.3%	0%	81.8%	11.4%	4.5%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	97.7%	0%	2.3%
Skin Complexion	2.3%	0%	93.2%	4.5%	0%
Sleep	2.3%	0%	77.3%	11.4%	9.1%
Stress Level	0%	2.2%	88.9%	6.7%	2.2%

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Commonly Reported Zyrtec Allergy Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	97.4%	2.6%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	88.9%	5.6%	0%	0%	5.6%
Breathing Difficulties	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Confusion	88.9%	5.6%	0%	0%	5.6%
Depression	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Diarrhea	88.9%	5.6%	0%	0%	5.6%
Dizziness	84.4%	11.1%	2.2%	2.2%	0%
Drowsiness	70.5%	20.5%	6.8%	2.3%	0%
Dry Mouth	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	81.8%	15.9%	0%	0%	2.3%
Fever	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	86.4%	11.4%	2.3%	0%	0%
Insomnia	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Muscle Cramping	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	97.4%	2.6%	0%	0%	0%
Nosebleeds	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Sneezing	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Stinging Sensation	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	89.7%	6.9%	0%	3.4%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Zyrtec Allergy Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Tingling Sensations	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Zyrtec Allergy

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05 Sep 2011	Zyrtec worked well for my allergies. —Posted by Twin Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Sep 2011	Zyrtec Allergy is a very effective drug to use for allergies, I would highly recommend others to use. Overall the allergy drug is good. —Posted by Twin Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Aug 2011	im allergic to grass so when i am mowing the lawn i have to wear a mask and take zyrtec or else i will have a highhh feverr —Posted by superdad1222 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Apr 2011	I just started taking Zyrtec and I like it a lot more than Benadryl Allergy. It doesn't make you as drowsy, so if you are looking for an allergy med that you can take at night and still be up, I would go with Zyrtec. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Mar 2011	during allergy attack, I take zyrtec and this allergy medication gives me a big relief compare to other allergy medications that I tried. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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