XYZAL Reviews (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.5 (234 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare XYZAL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XYZAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Allergies | None | Didn't cover all of my allergy symptoms before I got allergy shots, but worked significantly better than all other antihistamines on the market. Post allergy shots, it covers all symptoms year round without side effects. | F | 26 | 10 years 5 mg 1X day | 9/22/2016 | 3 | Contact skin allergy and hay fever | SEVERE, intense itching upon missing a dose or when I had to go off it for a week for allergy testing. | Xyzal works better than any antihistamine I've ever used. Even so, I went off of Xyzal 4 days ago to prepare for allergy testing. I've been experiencing intense, horrible itching all over my body for the past 3 days. The itching is so bad, I have scratched bruises into my legs, arms, etc. from scratching so much! I went on Xyzal for minor allergy issues; this withdrawal symptom is SO MUCH WORSE it almost negates any good the medicine did for me. | F | 47 | 6 years 2.5 MG 1X day | 3/22/2017 | 5 | Chronic sinusitis | No side effects. It's the only drug that keeps sinus headaches and congestion at bay. I've had 6 sinus surgeries prior to using xyzal. Haven't had hives since using this either. | F | 53 | 5 years 5mg | 10/12/2015 | 4 | Mold Allergies | None | Before Xyzal I was sick all the time for years with horrible mold allergies that never subsided. I had taken most every allergy med available over 30 years. No others worked on mold allergies (indoor/outdoor) except Xyzal. | F | 51 | 5 years 10 MG | 4/4/2017 | 1 | Allergies:Mold,dust, trees, grass | After discontinuing use sever ITCHING! The first time a few years ago I tried to stop taking it I itched so badly I thought "Wow I really do need Xyzal" and started taking it again. This time I googled and hello. This stuff is addictive. Never again folks! Going to get my doc to prescribe something for the hives and I'm done. | Don't risk it! I had NO idea and now I'm convinced discontinuing Xyzal is my problem. Not my allergies itself. There are safer options. This should be listed as a side effect. Uncontrollable itching! | F | 52 | 5 years 5 mg 1X day | 6/12/2016 | 5 | Chronic Sinus Infections and Hives | Get very itchy for a week or two if I stop taking Xyzal, but have found taking Claritin for that time makes the itching go away. | I had chronic sinus infections while taking other allergy medicines (primarily Claritin and Allegra). Xyzal has been the only allergy med that keeps my allergies under control and doesn't make me super tried. | F | 21 | 3 years 5 MG 1X day | 5/31/2011 | 5 | Year around allergies | No side effects; works wonderfully | I'm curious if after a length of time your body can build up a resistance to XYZAL? I've been on it for over 3 years with no issues and all of the sudden it's like I'm not even taking anything for my allergies at all - sneezing, running nose (clear), itchy-burning-scratchy eyes, eye drainage, etc... Maybe my dosage just needs to be increased? Or should I ask the doctor for a different prescribtion? | F | 46 | 3 years 10 MG 1X day | 10/16/2012 | 4 | Allergies to Mold & Pollen | Possibly way more than I thought there were... | I have been taking this for years - it's the ONLY allergy medicine that has worked for my inner-ear allergies. I used to take Claritin every day and a Benedryl every 4 hours (NOT GOOD!). However, I stopped taking it 3 days ago (my prescription ran out) & I'm itching like crazy! If it really is from the XYZAL, I wonder what other side effects I've been experiencing that I didn't associate with this drug. I've had pretty poor health (up and down blood sugar, pain in muscles, brain fog) for a similar amount of time, and have tried a lot of things to get back to feeling normal.... The light bulb is clicking! | F | 26 | 3 years 5 mg 1X day | 11/30/2012 | 5 | hives and itching | I have not experienced any side effects such as weight gain and not even very much drowsiness. It just does the job for me. I make 1 pill stretch about 2-3 days if I can. they are expensive, but they really work to take my itching away. | F | 55 | 2 years 5 mg 1X AN | 6/29/2010 | 5 | Severe Allergies/Asthma | I have had no negative side effects. Overall I do not mind taking this medication. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is suffering from allergies. | F | 24 | 2 years 5 1X day | 2/26/2013 | 4 | Dermatographism | Started w/half a 5mg tablet due to tendency to experience side effects to most everything! No side effects that I'm aware of. | This is the only med that helped the extreme itching and welting when no other antihistamines worked. I never had to increase the dose higher than 2.5mg. Starting with a half dose is worth a try if approved by your doctor. | F | 66 | 2 years 2.5mg 1X day | 9/3/2010 | 4 | Year round allergies | I have done very well taking this medication to control my allergies. However, my Dr. advised me to stop taking it for 7 days prior to allergy testing. With withdrawal of the Xyzal I am experiencing ITCHING, it is very bothersome. It has been one week since stopping the Xyzal and the itching has not ceased. With this as a withdrawal symptom I am inclined to not take this medication in the future. | F | 51 | 2 years 5 mg 1X day | 8/21/2012 | 3 | Allergies, Dermatitis | First, it works great as a sleeping pill before bed time. As good as most sleeping pills. Great antihistamine too. But I noticed depression in the morning after a full dose. I cut the nightly dose in half and that seems to cut back on the morning depression. This should be listed as a side effect! | M | 42 | 2 years 20 1X day | 8/4/2012 | 3 | prescribed | Felt sleepy, moody, couldn't concentrate much, had a sore throat, gained weight. But so far, no hair loss like with taking Zyrtec. | Before Xyzal, I was taking Zyrtec. Zyrtec worked better, but the side effects were also stronger: horrible mood swings, couldn't concentrate at all, was always dozing off no matter how much I've slept the night before, gained weight like I was on a chocolate diet. Also, hair loss. But it worked better than Xyzal. | F | 24 | 2 years | 8/11/2008 | 1 | Severe Allergies | Extremely tired through out entire day. Weight Gain. | I have taken XYZAL for a few years. In the last 1 1/2 years I realized how tired I was all the time, how I had no energy anymore to get things done, and how foggy my thoughts were. I have 3 children and a busy schedule so I brushed this off for a long time as just being worn out at the end of my day. But about a year ago my allergist asked me how I was doing and I told him that I just seem to be getting more and more tired, have had intense headaches and could not figure out where my energy went. He asked me to stop using XYZAL and see what happens. I started feeling more energetic almost immediately. I have severe allergies at certain times through out the year and XYZAL has worked so good at helping control them. I wished I would have realized sooner that it was this medicine causing such issues in my life. And I recently put the medicine to the test - took it before getting my allergy shots. I became extremely tired driving home (about a 40min drive), wanted to sleep all day, went to bed before the entire family and woke up the next morning so groggy and tired I just wanted to go back to sleep. I will be finding an alternative to taking this medication. It's ruled my life long enough. | F | 43 | 2 years 5mg 1X day | 3/7/2014 | 4 | Allergies - Meniere's symptoms | Fatigue, bad dreams, lethargy, increased appetite, sleeplessness, moodiness muscle fatigue, major weight gain. | Xyzal ended years of suffering from Meniere's-like symptoms. But, gained 40lbs the first year. Friends/family shocked at my weight change, urged me to try other treatments. Needed a break from the persistent feelings of hunger, fatigue, nightmares, moodiness. So, quit the Xyzal for 8 months. Lost 20 lbs. Sleep and energy levels returned to normal. But, Meniere's symptoms came back too. Quickly went back on Xyzal. Meniere's symptoms went away again; ugly side-effects came back too. Gained 40+ more lbs; up 60 lbs since the beginning of 2012 (still gaining). The bad sides are so distinct that I'm convinced they are from the Xyzal. Even so, I've concluded that I'd rather be a fat guy than go deaf with severe vertigo and the risk of losing my drivers license. Still researching new treatment methods so I can get off Xyzal, though. | M | 45 | 1.8 years 10mg 1X day | 10/13/2013 | 5 | severe sinus problems | i love this stuff, if taken before bed the drowsiness is a plus, i've experienced no weight gain or loss of energy | i also use nasonex and mucinex daily | M | 35 | 1.5 years | 7/26/2009 | 5 | Fall Allergies | None | I'm into my 2nd fall season with this drug. It's the BEST. It has literally saved me from terrible fall allergies. I'm so thankful for it. | F | 38 | 1 years 5 MG 1X day | 10/20/2012 | 5 | Sever sinus pressure when flying | I am supposed to take this once a day, if I miss a day or 2 by accident my hands get unbearably itchy!! | Xyzal works for what I need it for, I used to have extreme pain while flying or even just driving to higher altitude locations, but those days are over now :) | F | 25 | 1 years 5 mg 1X day | 2/18/2012 | 5 | allergies | none experienced | worked wonders for my allergies, please read actual studies that have been done about the effectiveness of this medicine. medical studies show that it is more effect than zyrtec (about twice) while causing less side effects than zyrtec. i will trust the professionals on this one. its great! | M | 20 | 1 years 5mg 1X day | 4/14/2010 |
XYZAL (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE): Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. FDA Approval Date: 2007-05-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)