Why XYZAL* (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of XYZAL: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.76)
(based on 148 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** XYZAL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urticaria* | 5 |
| 2 | Rhinitis allergic* | 4 |
| 3 | Hypersensitivity* | 2 |
| 4 | Seasonal allergy* | 1 |
| 5 | Asthma | 1 |
| 6 | Rhinitis* | 1 |
| 7 | Angioedema | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of XYZAL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 50 |
| 2 | Weight increased | 44 |
| 3 | Fatigue* | 25 |
| 4 | Depression | 22 |
| 5 | Abnormal dreams | 17 |
| 6 | Disturbance in attention | 13 |
| 7 | Anxiety | 12 |
| 8 | Mood altered | 12 |
| 9 | Lethargy | 10 |
| 10 | Anger | 10 |
| 11 | Hunger | 9 |
| 12 | Drug ineffective* | 8 |
| 13 | Increased appetite | 7 |
| 14 | Irritability | 7 |
| 15 | Insomnia | 7 |
| 16 | Memory impairment | 6 |
| 17 | Abnormal weight gain | 6 |
| 18 | Mood swings | 6 |
| 19 | Sedation | 5 |
| 20 | Urticaria | 5 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for XYZAL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride (Levocetirizine, Xusal, Xyzal)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com