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Xyzal

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Xyzal, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.4% 5.2% 77.6% 10.3% 3.4%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.4% 8.5% 69.5% 11.9% 6.8%
Blood Pressure 5.3% 7% 73.7% 5.3% 8.8%
Breathing 3.4% 8.6% 69% 10.3% 8.6%
Confidence 5.4% 3.6% 82.1% 3.6% 5.4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 5.3% 3.5% 71.9% 12.3% 7%
Digestion 3.5% 10.5% 71.9% 8.8% 5.3%
Emotional Well-being 7% 8.8% 66.7% 10.5% 7%
Energy 12.1% 10.3% 50% 17.2% 10.3%
Eyesight 1.8% 12.5% 80.4% 1.8% 3.6%
Memory 3.6% 7.1% 76.8% 8.9% 3.6%
Mental Clarity 5.4% 10.7% 69.6% 8.9% 5.4%
Pain 5.4% 3.6% 75% 5.4% 10.7%
Patience 7% 8.8% 71.9% 8.8% 3.5%
Sexual Health 3.5% 3.5% 77.2% 8.8% 7%
Skin Complexion 5.3% 1.8% 84.2% 7% 1.8%
Sleep 10.5% 10.5% 52.6% 19.3% 7%
Stress Level 7.1% 7.1% 71.4% 8.9% 5.4%
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Commonly Reported Xyzal Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Drowsiness 59.6% 13.5% 13.5% 11.5% 1.9%
Nausea 87.8% 6.1% 6.1% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 83.3% 10% 3.3% 3.3% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Sneezing 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 85.7% 6.1% 2% 6.1% 0%
Cold Symptoms 83.3% 10% 3.3% 3.3% 0%
Depression 83.3% 6.7% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Bruising 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 89.5% 5.3% 0% 5.3% 0%
Gas 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Headache 68.5% 7.4% 18.5% 5.6% 0%
Wheezing 89.7% 7.7% 2.6% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 91.5% 4.3% 0% 0% 4.3%
Anxiety 70% 10% 10% 6.7% 3.3%
Cough 74.5% 17% 8.5% 0% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 79.5% 10.3% 10.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 55.4% 12.5% 16.1% 7.1% 8.9%
Insomnia 86.7% 3.3% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Dizziness 70.9% 10.9% 10.9% 5.5% 1.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 86.7% 6.7% 0% 6.7% 0%
Sore Throat 89.4% 6.4% 2.1% 2.1% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 3.3% 6.7% 6.7% 3.3%
Breathing Difficulties 93.3% 0% 3.3% 0% 3.3%
Dry Mouth 70.5% 18.2% 9.1% 0% 2.3%
Increased Appetite 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 90% 6.7% 0% 3.3% 0%
Diarrhea 91.2% 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 0%
Dry Nose 82.9% 7.3% 7.3% 2.4% 0%
Mood Swings 83.3% 10% 3.3% 0% 3.3%
Stomach Ache 80% 6.7% 10% 0% 3.3%
Tingling Sensations 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Confusion 86.7% 3.3% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 80% 10% 5% 5% 0%
Fever 94.1% 0% 5.9% 0% 0%
Nosebleeds 97.4% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Xyzal Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Vaginal Discharge 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Hallucinations 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Insomnia 84.2% 0% 0% 10.5% 5.3%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 78.6% 2.4% 9.5% 7.1% 2.4%
High Blood Pressure 68.4% 5.3% 15.8% 10.5% 0%
Muscle Cramping 84.2% 5.3% 0% 10.5% 0%
Back Pain 84.2% 0% 15.8% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Reduced Libido 86.7% 13.3% 0% 0% 0%
Abdominal Pain 87% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Menstruation 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 83.3% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 2.4%
Dry Nose 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 80% 5% 10% 5% 0%
Diarrhea 85% 10% 5% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 98% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 81% 14.3% 4.8% 0% 0%
Nervousness 80% 12.5% 2.5% 5% 0%
Sneezing 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 87.5% 7.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0%
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Episodes since taking Xyzal
Since taking Xyzal Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 0.7%
Hallucination 1.4%
Hospitalization 0.7%
Seizure 0.7%
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User Comments about Xyzal
14 Jun 2018 Has really helped with sinus allergies and that's about it. I've been having horrible joint pain...hands, elbows, back and neck, knees, and feet since starting xyzal. I have discontinued use and already feel better.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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08 Jan 2018 My dermatologist put me on this after I had scabies and I guess my skin was still reacting. It's been over 2 months (since scabies) now and even on Xyzal I still have the pin pricks and itchiness. However, it has made it to where I can sleep at night. I'm just now finishing up my second box 5mg and about 2 weeks ago I started feeling hemorrhoids coming on. Not horrible yet, but really scarred to take anymore. It's either pin pricks and itchiness or hemorrhoids. They both are horrible. May have to call doc. tomorrow and see if he can switch me. The only other medication I have taken in the past that gave me hemorrhoids was Valium. I hate to fly in airplanes, so I got 2 or 3 for the trip and OMG! Never again... they were the worst hemorrhoids ever.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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18 May 2012 effective when it comes to relieving allergies, however I have some sleep problems, I sleep poorly, wake up early and can't go back to sleep, I feel exhausted all day and for me that disadvantage is much worse than my allergy
   —Posted by Yagga
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16 Jul 2012 Have your iron checked. After taking this drug I became anemic. Have your ferritin checked. My hemoglobin was normal but my ferritin was low.
   —Posted by Runner 31
21 Apr 2012 I'm a runner and within 2 days of taking I had all my endurance and energy zapped. I was dizzy and it continued for months even after taking. I am now anemic and I feel all my problems started with this meds. I took it for 3 days and then a year later tried it again because my doc said it couldn't have been xyzal that caused my issues. Needless to say it did and I am still dealing with fatigue and anemia.
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19 Jul 2011 I've been taking this for 4 days now and I am completely exhausted and worn out feeling. I've had a bad headache for 3 days and my hands and arms feel tingly. I feel like I could fall asleep at any moment. Also my eyesight, which wasn't great to begin with seems to be a little worse.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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19 Jul 2011 I'm telling you that stuff is awful....I had pounding in my ears and my eyesight was effected also. I can tell you one thing it takes a long time to come back from the sideeffects too. Make sure you contact the company. I did and they refunded the price of the meds. Also, they need to know what that stuff is doing to people.
   —Posted by Runner31



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