ZYRTEC Reviews (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.0 (1820 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZYRTEC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZYRTEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Allergies/Asthma | Moderate Depression and Mood Swings, Tinnitus, Decreased Libido | Been off it for 2 days, and my mood and sex drive back to normal... It did help the allergy symptoms, though. Given that it helped me breathe, I guess it was worth it. Now that the mold we had in the house is gone and dissipating, I'll be saying goodbye to this drug for the foreseeable future. | M | 30 | 14 days 1X day | 4/10/2012 | 1 | lung congestion with cold | Breakthrough menstrual bleeding, after three years in menopause, extreme dry cracked lips and skin | Worked well for drying up the congestion, however the side effects were horrible. My lips dried up and chapped and cracked to bleeding beyond recognition and 8 days later I'm still slathering them with lotions and vaseline to help heal. Skin itching and irritation and worse yet....I began to menstruate, although I went into menopause three years ago! All this even though I was drinking tons of water-- a big glass every hour while taking it because I knew of its dehydrating side effects. I did find a site that mentions break-through menstrual bleeding as one of its side effects. 8 days later, I'm still experiencing it, had no issues with this for years until the day after the first zyrtec!! | F | 56 | 2 days 30 1X day | 4/10/2012 | 1 | Severe Allergies and asthma | Anxiety, loss of concentration, depression, and major withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose (I forgot to take it last night and have just used a box of Kleenex in sneezing repeatedly for 2 hours, with a major headache, and swollen sinuses.) | After several years of exemplary performance in my job I've just received a second warning in 6 months regarding errors in my production, and unkind and even aggressive inter office communications. Since I know that this is not my MO, I've tried to assess what was different about my habits- medications that may have contributed to this -Zyrtec is the only medication that has been a consistent factor during this period of time. I've taken this drug religiously for 4 years - it has helped control the histamine production and subsequently helped to keep my asthma in check. But now I have to reconsider my options; if this causes me to lose my job I will find an attorney to help me sue the manufacturer. | F | 57 | 4 years 10mg 1X day | 4/9/2012 | 1 | allergy sinus pressure and pain | stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue. 12 hours after taking the medicine I feel horrible and lethargic. Parts of my body have a strange, tingling feeling. I feel like I'm someone else. Strange. | I would never,ever take this medication again, even though it stopped my sinus pressure and pain. | F | 56 | 1 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/9/2012 | 1 | Seasonal allergies | Depression, anxiety | I've been taking Zyrtec from the age of 6 when it was a prescription and have taken it for about 7 years. When I was young, the medicine worked well and I could notice a difference when I stopped taking it but as I got earlier my body may have gotten used to taking it everyday because then it stopped working. Last year I started taking Allegra D, and that worked fantastically so this year I thought I might start Zyrtec again because it's cheaper for the most part and easier to swallow without water (when i forget and have to stuff one in my pocket to take on the go). I bought Zyrtec about a month and a half ago since the weather warmed up realllyyyyyy early this year and started taking it. Ever since then I experienced mass amounts of depression. not sure if this is soley related to Zyrtec but I did relapse into a cutting habit I gave up 2 winters ago so I figured it was because something triggered my depression again. | F | 15 | 30 days 60 2X day | 4/4/2012 | 5 | Seasonal Allergies | My children and I take Zyrtec - it is amazing! BEST STUFF EVER! | My family swears by it. | F | 46 | 5 years 10 mg 1X day | 3/29/2012 | 4 | seasonal allergies | I have been taking zyrtec d for a month. Ive developed a cough, gained 5 pounds, noticed swelling of feet and hands. The meds. Make me feel great during the day, but I cant handle the side effects. So glad I found this forum. | F | 31 | 1 months | 3/29/2012 | 1 | Allergies | Rage. Severe unexplained rage and thinking of conflicts long over and wanting to hurt these people for no logical reason. Severe pain and swelling suddenly present in first joint of index finger. Feels like a small round hard object has appeared out of nowhere. Cystic almost. This happened to me three years ago and I took one pill back then. I was desperate for some allergy relief but this is unbearable. Can't sleep, freaked out. Anxiety. Want to hurt the people who snuck this crap thru. | I HATE YOU ZYRTEC. Die you rat bastage. | F | 38 | 2 days 1 1X day | 3/27/2012 | 4 | Allergies | Actually read the possible side effects before popping a pill in your mouth people! Most of the side effects you all are complaining about are listed For a reason....Here's a copy from their site..Nothing's hidden from you...... Some side effects with Zyrtec, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. As with most recently approved non-prescription products, Zyrtec is usually safe to use and rarely causes serious side effects. These serious side effects include but are not limited to: Wheezing or other breathing problems Difficulty passing urine High blood pressure (hypertension) A rapid heart rate (tachycardia) or a feeling of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (known as heart palpitations) Confusion Anxiety An increase in liver enzymes Signs of an allergic reaction, such as: An unexplained rash Hives Itching Unexplained swelling, especially of the lips, mouth, or throat. Less Common Zyrtec Side Effects Rare Zyrtec side effects occur in less than 2 percent of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether they are caused by Zyrtec or something else. These less common side effects include but are not limited to: Loss of appetite Flushing Migraines A spinning sensation (vertigo) Gas Hemorrhoids Bladder infection (urinary tract infection or UTI) Ringing in the ear (tinnitus) | F | 35 | 10 days 10 mg | 3/24/2012 | 1 | for seasonal allergies | I gave this to my 6 year old son a few days ago because nothing else over the counter was working to relieve his symptoms. Swollen puffy, red eyes and running nose. Yesterday his teacher emailed me described his mood that day as erractic, emotional, sensitve etc. He told he he did not like his school or any of his classmates. He was throwing things and crying for no particular reason. He has never had a behavior problem at school to that level. Very scary. I took him off of it and am using something less effective. | M | 6 | 2 days 10mg 1X day | 3/23/2012 | 3 | seasonal allergies | Nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps. This happens within a few hours of taking the pill. This happened last season, but I thought I'd try again. Still made me sick. I have to take one pill once per day for 3-4 days for this side effect to stop. Great for allergies, not for my stomach. Best allergy med I've tried if not for stomach issues. | F | 31 | 1 days 1pill 1X day | 3/22/2012 | 1 | seasonal allergies | brain fog, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, drowsiness, heavy eye feeling, irritable and irrational mood changes, dry nose, stuffed nose, irritating cough. | It was awful! I took one tablet, for one day. I took it at night time and immediately felt that something was wrong. I woke up several times throughout the night, but still felt extremely tired, as though I couldn't ever wake up. When I finally woke up, extreme headache, fogginess. Felt drowsy and weak. No energy, completely lethargic all day long. I will NEVER take this medicine again, and I wouldn't advise anyone else to take it. I've never felt so out of control ever. I knew it had to be the medicine that I took for me to feel this way, but then finding this site and reading all of the other side effects, I linked my anger and irritability with it as well. SHOCKING that this is an OTC allergy med. 2 Thumbs WAAAY DOWN! | F | 25 | 1 days 10 1X day | 3/17/2012 | 1 | allergies | All drugs are poisoness eventually; but most things can be cured with vitamins | No problem with vitamin C crystals, can even cure mono (e.g. a teaspoon every few hours until gone); see doctoryourself.com. | M | 56 | 1X day | 3/17/2012 | 1 | Allergies | My doctor had prescribed this for me to help with my allergies. Shortly after I developed a hacking cough that I've had for 4 days straight. The cough is making me not want to eat as well and I have a weird taste in my mouth. | Never taking this again!!!!! | M | 30 | 1 days 20mg 1X day | 3/17/2012 | 1 | all year round allergies | extreme exhaustion, bouts of depression, anger, foggy brain | i think i have just found what is causing all my issues that i cant otheriwse explain why. i wish id come across here along time ago. i have tried stopping before but my alleries came back with avengence so i find myself loosing it and giving into taking i again. as of today iim going to give it my best shot as i think id rather deal with the itchy runny nose than the fatigue ive been feeling!!! | F | 32 | 5 years 10 1X day | 3/13/2012 | 1 | allergies | Severe itching of the skin, problems with vision, pressure in eyes, headache and stomach upset. Was having problems with anxiety and anger, was taking other medicines at the time, got off of all of them and just took zytec. I was having rapid heartbeat trouble breathing. Getting off the other meds just showed me that it was zyrtec causing problems. | Right now i am trying to get off the medication, i have had severe headaches, muscle pain, trouble breathing, nausea and dry vomiting, could not eat because i was nauseated. The withdrawal symptoms are severe. If you dont need to take this dont, just use it as needed. I am going to look into class action suit against the manufacturer. My doctor cannot figure out why i had problems and got mad at me because is slowly stopped each and every med i was taking to find out which one was causing the problem since he was not educated in side effects of pills. Sometimes you have to make yourself better. I am not crazy or a raging angry person, but zyrtec makes me that way. | M | 39 | 1 years 10mg 1X day | 3/12/2012 | 1 | sinus headache/ pressure | Very rapid heart rate & palplitations....thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest...& that was while I was laying down watching tv (nothing exciting). And worse, it did nothing for my symptoms! | F | 39 | 1 days 10mg | 3/11/2012 | 2 | Indoor/Outdoor allergies | Joint pain in elbows and knees, frequency/urgency of urination. Abdominal bloating, right upper abdominal pain,constipation-diarrhea. Fatigue. Weight Gain. Headache/Eye Pain when stopping. | Over a year ago I started taking Zyrtec for seasonal allergies in the fall. We had moved and my symptoms increased. Typically after a hard frost I didn't have allergy symptoms anymore, but when I stopped taking Zyrtec for a day, my symptoms returned with a vengeance, I then thought I was having indoor allergy symptoms. So I continued taking the Zyrtec. It has always made me groggy, but that seemed to increase over time. I was also having joint pain, but then again I do work hard. After several months I started to have frequency of urination and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, I also gained weight. One day I forgot to take my Zyrtec and allergy (itchy nose/eyes/throat) were worse than ever, but I noticed my stomach felt normal and the joint pain was much less, but I developed a severe headache and itching hands/feet. I haven't taken any today and I am not sure what is worse..taking it or not. | F | 49 | 12 months 10MG 1X day | 3/10/2012 | 1 | nasal allergies | aggression, violent tendencies, tantrums, severe anxiety | We gave my son Zyrtec on and off for a year (age 5-6). At that time, he had exhibited some worrisome behavior--aggression and anxiety. But since we didn't give it to him all of the time (just seasonally), his aggression came and went. We thought it was a behavior issue, and even took him to see a therapist for a few sessions. After my daughter (3 yrs.) had a VERY bad reaction to Zyrtec (night terrors), we took my son off of it completely, thinking maybe it would help with his bedwetting, which it did. Unfortunately, a year later, my son's allergies were so bad that I, without remembering what I had read online, started him back on Zyrtec for his really bad allergies. I was truly just looking for some relief for him. Within a week, he was so violent towards his sister for no reason. He had uncontrollable rage, he told me he was stupid and he wished he was dead. Even his handwriting was illegible during this time! He was able to "control" his symptoms at school, but as soon as he got in the car to come home, the frustration and rage would start. He also experienced severe anxiety about things as simple as going to a new park or going to his basketball games. It took me 5 horrible weeks to put it together this time. Again, we tried a family therapist to help deal with the behavior. Good news is that within 24-48 hours of taking him off of the medicine, he was back! No rage, no hitting or throwing, he's able to resolve conflicts again. I am so grateful t | M | 7 | 5 weeks 1 tsp. 1X day | 3/9/2012 | 2 | seasonal allergies | Did not sneeze all day but had bad stomach cramps, diarrhea, general nauseated feeling. | I realize it was only 1 pill but I have a pretty strong stomach so not likely that it was something else. I am not willing to chance it again the day after but might again in the future just to prove but I do not like that sick feeling!! | M | 64 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 3/7/2012 |