ZYRTEC Reviews (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.0 (1816 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZYRTEC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZYRTEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | allergies and hives | Weight gain, depression..blues | F | 53 | 10 years | 2/26/2014 | 1 | Itchiness related to previous hives | Heart racing and pounding | After I discontinued the drug, it took a week to return to near-normal. It was an extremely unpleasant week--considered going to the ER at least once. | F | 67 | 11 days 10 mg 1X day | 2/26/2014 | 3 | Severe Allergies | My 5 year old son has been taking zyrtec for 2 years for severe allergies (tactile, seasonal and severe life-threatening allergies). He isn't able to leave the house without allergy medicine due to his high sensitivity to animal dander and other allergens. Many of my son's classmates have pets at home and, as soon as he comes into contact with them or their clothing, his eyes swell up and become itchy and red. Hives & asthma can also accompany these symptoms. The zyrtec allowed my son to get out the door every day and function without these allergic reactions. His pediatric allergist suggested I give it to him every day and that is where it all began. The zyrtec did do the job it was intended to do, I just don't think it is good for long term use (like any drug, it has it's side effects). | I decided do a trial run of taking my son off of zyrtec after stumbling across many parents postings about irritability and mood changes they noticed while their child was taking zyrtec. Throughout my sons 2+ years of daily doses of zyrtec, his moods have swung from happy to sad within seconds. He also would have sudden screaming outbursts if he didn't like something we told him (something as simple as 'let's go to the park'). We're on Day 4 without zyrtec and my son (after 2 years of this roller coaster!) is starting to be much more reasonable and cooperative, and happy. He certainly still has his moments (let's remember, he's a 5 year old!) but we're noticing a huge difference already. I haven't heard one screaming outburst since we stopped zyrtec. Now we're focusing on the unbelievable itching he's experiencing at nighttime and trying to get through the next 2-3 weeks as his system is going through zyrtec withdrawal. We tried taking him off of zyrtec 6 months ago for allergy testing and we couldn't get through it due to the extreme itching. This time I'm determined to get past this phase and have been giving him a homeopathic allergy medicine every 4 hours throughout the night. I also give him a dose of the homeopathic allergy medicine in the morning before school and I'm happy to say he's done just fine with his allergies (he only has a 1/2 day of kindergarten so I'm fortunate I can monitor all this). We're taking it one day at a time but I have already decided | F | 34 | 2 years 10mg 1X day | 1/2/2014 | 2 | cedar allergies | heart palpatations,extreme fatigue,irratability,sore throat | does not completely stop the running nose,or sneezing,makes me feel horrible.would not give to my kids.I taken this off an on in 2 yrs when allergies hit. | F | 37 | 2 years 10mg 1X day | 1/2/2014 | 1 | Head cold | Tired and had vicious ghastly dreams that left me extremely frightened for several minutes after I awakened. Sad feelings during the day and even cried for no reason. Very curt with others even angered easily! Been Zyrtec free for 2 days and feeling Better. No more nightmares! This is a mind altering medicine. Will never take this medicine again! | M | 53 | 2 days 5mg | 12/18/2013 | 1 | Allergies | Anger, Anxiety, Restlessness, Irritability. | My child had extreme side effects from this medication. This medication was prescribed for allergies. This medication did nothing but, change my child's behavior and personality. It was hard on my child and scared me half to death. All the negative reviews you read could happen. Not worth the risk. Find something else that has less side effects. | 60 days 10 MG 1X day | 12/16/2013 | 1 | allergies | I've been taking zyrtec for seasonal allergies for 3 weeks and then stored taking them. During those 3 weeks I felt terribly depressed, I didn't want to do anything. I thought it was the allergies making me feel bad. I stopped taking it for a few months abd I felt extraordinary. Then the other day my allergies stated acting up a little so I started taking it... I sin began to have anxiety attacks for the smallest of things. | M | 17 | 3 weeks | 12/7/2013 | 4 | seasonal runny nose & sneezing | slept longer than usual which was fine because I needed it. But it seems to cause or aggravate constipation. | I only use it occasionally for 1 or 2 days at a time because I get too lethargic if I use it longer. | M | 70 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 11/3/2013 | 3 | Cat allergies | Drowsiness, weight gain, dizziness, shortness of breath, anger, mood swings, water retention, bloated and gas | Works great for allergies. It stops my itchiness, no heart palpitations or dry nose/mouth but the side effects aren't wonderful. Gained 7 lbs in 1.5 month, water retention, stomach pains, bloating and gas. Go homeopathic if you can. It doesn't "work" as well but there are no side effects!!!! | F | 39 | 1.5 months 10mg 1X day | 11/1/2013 | 1 | Hay Fever | My 3 1/2 year old who is normally full of energy and loves to joke and laugh has been taking this for the last 2 weeks because of hay fever symptoms. Since taking it his energy levels have decreased and he has started having tantrums. He is clingy and very emotional. He has been totally out of character since he has been taking the medicine. Alot of people have told me it is probably his age but I know (call it mothers intuition) that something else is causing this. Finally it clicked one night that it all started at the same time as he started taking Zyrtec. After researching it on the internet I'm finding about 9 out 10 people are having or have had this experience. | I'm stopping this medicaton immediately and looking forward to my little man being himself again!! | M | 3 | 14 days 2.5Mil 1X day | 10/28/2013 | 2 | Hay fever & sinus symptons | Heart palpitations, fatigue, achy joints, unsettled sleep, headache | I thought I had sinus and hay fever, Zytec made me feel like I had the flu. the heart palpitations made me feel absolute crap, all I wanted to do was sleep, just not practical with 3 small kids! | F | 39 | 3 days 10 1X day | 10/27/2013 | 1 | Allergies | I've rated Zyrtec previously mentioning vivid very strange dreams and nightmares. After having taken it on a few more occasions I've noticed that I feel terrible after taking it. (Note that I've only taken half-pills because the full pill makes me too sleepy.) After taking it always I feel like I am not being myself, have delusions, feel angry and "high" and like a zombie at the same time. In addition, I feel very sleepy, unable to concentrate and to make decisions, and also experience strong free-floating anxiety. This leads me to conclude that this drug influences the brain in some way. | It would be reasonable to have this drug off the market to fully test it's side effects. It seems other site visitors have similar experience with this drug, and it needs to be further investigated. If you are considering taking this drug, stay away! | M | 28 | 1 days Half doze 1X day | 10/25/2013 | 1 | allergies | When my son was very young he took Zyrtec for his allergies. During this time, the smallest thing would make him get extremely upset and angry. He would throw a fit for a couple hours and nothing we could do would settle him. He had no pain tollerance as well. Our older child had to have perfect behavior with him because anything could set him off. It got so bad I thought I was going to have to take him to a therapist. He had been such an easy going child before this. Fortunately he was a very articulate child and during these episodes he would be crying saying he couldn't control how he felt and didn't know why he was so angry. I read a blog that others had written about the same reaction, unable to control anger and no pain tolerance. I immediately took him off the Zyrtec and he returned immediately back to his sweet easy going self. He has been off it for about 7 years now and is the sweetest child you could ever meet. DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD ON ZYRTEC!!!! | M | 5 | 2 years 1X day | 10/16/2013 | 1 | Interstitial Cystitis | Night terrors are the worst - disturbing surreal nightmares and the inability to wake myself properly from these, resulting in freaky hallucinations whilst being semi-conscious. I started with milder nightmares and these have built up to full blown terrors. Hearing things, I.e. the doorbell ringing when it isn't. Inability to get my words out and pronouncing them wrong. Random feelings of depression. Tiredness and inability to wake up properly. Forgetting things and struggling to stay focused. So lucky that my boyfriend suggested that it could be because of the tablets, god knows what would've happened if I'd've kept taking them! Horrendous. Terrified of sleeping now due to nightmares. Stopping this drug right now!! | F | 21 | 1 months 10mg | 10/13/2013 | 4 | intense sneezing from allergies | No discernible side effects. Maybe sleepiness but not that overt. | I'm hoping it's the cure for sneezing attacks so violent and long lasting that they damage my vocal chords and respiratory system due to blunt trauma. | M | 58 | 10 mg 1X day | 10/2/2013 | 2 | Allergies/asthma | HORRIBLE. I've tried this drug three times now and each time things are a little worse and I'm only taking a half dose! Horrible drowsiness, anxiety, shortness of breath feelings. Despite taking it at night, I was such a zombie the next day that I could barely function. Never taking it again. | The only reason I gave this two stars over one is because it actually did dry out my sinuses and mucus. Too bad being on it is sheer hell. This drug should be banned. | F | 31 | 1 days 5mg 1X day | 9/18/2013 | 1 | seasonal allergies | completely exhausted zero motivation ignoring family and children | HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE THIS DRUG SHOULD BE ILLEGAL I HAVENT BEEN MYSELF SINCE TAKING THIS DRUG AND AM ON DAY 3 OFF ZYRTEC AND FEEL LIKE CRAP | F | 33 | 2 months 1X day | 9/14/2013 | 1 | allergies | Racing heart, anxiety, sleepless nights, irritable and feel like I'm on a bad upper. | Not a good medication; I'm hesitant to take medications unless there is a true medical need. My allergies (red eyes specifically) have been going on for years; finally broke down and tried something (doctors advice). This drug felt like poision in my body. | F | 35 | 5 days 10 MG 1X day | 9/6/2013 | 1 | Severe allergies, hives | I moved to an area where I suddenly developed terrible seasonal allergies to trees, weeds, grass, and mold. It felt like I had a cold all the time with stuffy nose, itchy eyes and eyes, runny nose attacks, and hives. Then it became a food allergy where I had an itchy throat after eating fresh cantelope and carrots. So I started taking one zyrtec d in the morning and one zyrtec at night. And it was amazing how well it worked. All of the symptoms went away and I felt normal. But over the years my body has changed and I am finally realizing that this is all from the zyrtec. I developed dermatitis that no dermatologist could explain. As a woman this was devastating because my skin was rough, dry, and itchy. So I figured I was reacting to make up with my allergies. Then I developed acid reflux, and my joints ache and pop. I only pee 3 times a day and I just feel sluggish and have a hard time sleeping. So I even did a sleep study and got a cpap machine that didn't work! So i slowly ran out of pills and was in the midst of moving and didn't have time to get more. I decided to try not taking them and I've noticed a HUGE difference. My skin is normalizing, I'm peeing 7-8 a day, my joints feel better. I am getting out of the itchy phase but it wasn't terrible since I was itchy when I was on zyrtec. And I have had crazy vivid nightmares and trouble sleeping. Hopefully it goes away soon. On a side note, I even took doxycyclene to help with my skin and during a beach trip it damaged my na | F | 38 | 9 years 15 | 9/1/2013 | 1 | Terrible side effects | over excitement, rage, violent behavior , mood swings, Anxiety, separation anxiety. Racing heart, stomach ache, crying for no reason. | After being on Zyrtec we noticed a change in behavior, our 5 yr old became aggressive hitting and screaming crying over little things, It was thought at first he was just acting out. The next day after each out burst he was back to his normal docile self. After taking the drug he again became extremely agitated and violent. Stated didn't care if he lived or not. His behavior was extremely disturbing to us . I have experience in dealing with adults with mental health issues and have never encountered an adult with this much anger and rage. Taking him off this drug Today after reading more post we aren't alone in this belief that Zyrtec is the problem. | M | 5 | 6 months 5 ml prn 1X day | 8/31/2013 |