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Zyrtec

Cetirizine Hydrochloride

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7.4  Effectiveness
3  Side Effects
6.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Zyrtec side effects and 2 Zyrtec benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is cetirizine and brand name is Zyrtec.
The active ingredients of this medication are cetirizine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
Zyrtec is manufactured solely by McNeil Consumer Healthcare pharmaceutical company.
Mainly used for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
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Zyrtec 7.61 6.04 2.15 99 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zyrtec, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 4.8% 92.1% 2.4% 0.8%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 2.4% 95.3% 1.6% 0.8%
Blood Pressure 0% 2.4% 96.1% 1.6% 0%
Breathing 2.3% 6.2% 60.9% 18% 12.5%
Confidence 0% 3.9% 92.9% 0.8% 2.4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 3.9% 92.1% 3.1% 0.8%
Digestion 0% 3.9% 94.5% 0.8% 0.8%
Emotional Well-being 0.8% 2.4% 84.3% 10.2% 2.4%
Energy 1.6% 12.4% 74.4% 10.1% 1.6%
Eyesight 0% 1.6% 94.5% 3.1% 0.8%
Memory 0% 2.4% 96% 1.6% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 7.1% 85.8% 6.3% 0.8%
Pain 0.8% 2.4% 95.2% 0.8% 0.8%
Patience 0% 4% 90.5% 4% 1.6%
Sexual Health 0.8% 1.6% 96.1% 1.6% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 2.4% 96% 1.6% 0%
Sleep 0% 9.1% 62.9% 22.7% 5.3%
Stress Level 0% 5.6% 88.9% 4.8% 0.8%
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Commonly Reported Zyrtec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 96.8% 2.4% 0% 0.8% 0%
Blurred Vision 98.4% 0.8% 0.8% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 97% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Cough 93.6% 5.6% 0.8% 0% 0%
Dizziness 87.6% 10.9% 1.6% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 68.2% 21.2% 6.1% 3% 1.5%
Dry Mouth 75% 15.2% 9.1% 0% 0.8%
Dry Nose 88.1% 8.9% 2% 1% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 81.8% 13.1% 4% 1% 0%
Fatigue 83.1% 10.8% 3.8% 1.5% 0.8%
Gas 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 92.1% 3.9% 2.4% 1.6% 0%
Nausea 97.6% 2.4% 0% 0% 0%
Nosebleeds 99% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 96% 2% 1% 1% 0%
Sneezing 90.9% 7.1% 2% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 93.6% 5.6% 0.8% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 97% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Wheezing 98% 2% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Zyrtec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 96% 2% 1% 1% 0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 96.8% 0.8% 1.6% 0% 0.8%
Appetite Loss 99.2% 0% 0.8% 0% 0%
Back Pain 97% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 95% 3% 1% 1% 0%
Diarrhea 98% 0% 1% 1% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 98.4% 1.6% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Nose 80% 16% 0% 0% 4%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 77.8% 14.8% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
High Blood Pressure 98% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Insomnia 98% 1% 0% 1% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 96% 2.4% 1.6% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 98% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Nervousness 97.5% 1.6% 0% 0.8% 0%
Nosebleeds 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 97.1% 1.9% 1% 0% 0%
Sneezing 87.5% 8.3% 4.2% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 95.9% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6% 0%
Tremors 97% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 91.3% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 0%
Wheezing 88.5% 11.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zyrtec
Since taking Zyrtec Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.3%
Hospitalization 0.6%
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25 Feb 2012 I took generic Zyrtec for approx two months. At first, I noticed mild sleepiness and adjusted the time of day I took my dose. Over the next two months the sleepiness increased to the point that I was sleeping two to three hours longer per night and woke each morning still exhausted and feeling that I could have slept all day. When I found myself even nodding off at stop lights, I decided that thought I had great relief from allergies, being an irritable zombie wasn't worth it, so I decIded to go off it. That's when the real problems began. I had an almost heroine like withdrawal off severe nausea, headaches and overall pain that four weeks later are still not completely resolved. Google Zyrtec withdrawal and you will find frightening stories like mine and worse. There are especially bad complaints about kids and Zyrtec. I would never even consider taking another drug like this again. Horrible experience that I have lost months of my life to.
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05 Jan 2012 It definitely stops my allergies from acting up, though I'm fast asleep so I can't enjoy the allergy free hours it provides.
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23 Oct 2011 Zyrtec is fine but it only works on low pollen count/allergy days. I usually have to take something better to get sufficient relief
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14 Sep 2011 It has relieved minor symptoms of allergies between allergy shots. Sometimes, the pollen is so high on the east coast, that I need extra relief between shots. I recieve allergy shots every third week of the month. Symptoms relieved include sinus pressure and headache.
   —Posted by Sdb
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01 Sep 2011 Since I've started using Zyrtec, my allergies are under control, asthma attacks have been reduced and my immune system has become stronger. I used to always get sinus infection and bronchitis stemming from my allergies. Now that the allergies are under control I haven't had a cold in years.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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