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 |
| 3 | spring allergies | Take pill at night before bed. Does not make drowsy, but I do sleep longer once I go to bed. Sometimes I'm tired in mornings. Helps alleviate some symptoms. No other effects | F | 21 | 1 months 1X day | 4/30/2010 | 1 | Allergies | Rapid heart beat, feeling jittery, inability to concentrate, anger, anxiety, emotional downfall. | I originally started taking Zyrtec when I was 16-17 years old for seasonal allergies. I was not the same person. I was tired, moody, and generally felt "out of it". I stopped taking it after a couple of months and was fine after that. Since then I have just suffered with allergies because althought Zyrtec works the best- the side affects weren't worth it to me. Fast forward to 8 years later, yesterday I figured I would try it again as my allergies were getting really bad, and thought maybe something had changed in the last few years. After about an hour I started getting a rapid/fluttery heart beat, felt jittery, but also out of it at the same time. Could not focus on my work, and later when I met my mom, step dad, and boyfriend at a casino for dinner I got so anxious and irritated that I was holding back tears and anger the whole time. I was not the bubbly, funny, happy, goofy person I normally am. | F | 24 | 1 days 1 tablet 1X day | 4/30/2010 | 5 | Year round allergies | I haven't experienced any noticeable side effects. | I have been taking zyrtec for about 3 years. I am allergic to trees, grass, weeds, dust, mold, and animals. I had never been able to sleep with my mouth closed before I took Zyrtec. I also had very sensitive skin which was almost always itchy and would welt up when I scratched it. I couldn't wear any kind of lipstick/chapstick with color or flavor because it gave me a sore throat and made the area around my mouth turn red. Zyrtec has not completely cured my night breathing problems, but it has made them tons better. The biggest difference is that I am rarely itchy. it used to be that once I started scratching, I couldn't stop and sometimes, I would end up bleeding. I am so happy not to have to worry about that anymore. My skin still welts up if I scratch it, but I hardly ever do. I also don't have to worry about wearing chapstick or lipstick. On top of that, my seasonal allergies have gone away. Zyrtec has been great for me. | F | 21 | 10 mg 1X day | 4/29/2010 | 1 | Allergies | aggressive, hyper, angry, violent | Zyrtec worked good for my sons allergy symtoms, but not without HORRIBLE side effects. In just a couple of days my son became a completely different child. | M | 5 | 3 days 1/2 t 2X day | 4/28/2010 | 1 | Dr. diagnosed - atopic dermatitis | sleepy, irritable, angry, can't think clearly, illogical thoughts | The side effects of this drug sneaked up on me. I thought it was one of those non-drowsy drugs so the sleepy lethargic feelings were blamed on the fact that I thought I was getting older really quick. I am usually a nice even tempered person and responded with rage to someone that I love for something that may have otherwise made me mad but not vengeful. I also lectured a man in the grocery store yesterday because he took too long to pick out his lemons. Oh my gosh -- who is this insane woman? After I snapped at a few other people today I tried to analyze what was going on with me. I remembered that the Dr had given me zyrtec for my itchy skin a couple of weeks ago. I decided to look at the side effects and irritability is not given as one of the most prevalent side effects listed by the drug company. Anyway, I decided to look further and found this website and was relieved to hear that I'm most likely not losing my mind but suffering from taking this drug. I'll not take it again and hopefully my nasty alter ego will go away. | F | 49 | 2 weeks 10mg 1X day | 4/28/2010 | 3 | Tree Pollen Allergy | Severe mood swings, rage, thoughts of suicide, teeth chattering, shaking, cold sweats. | I took two pills. The first time I ended up in a massive fight with a bunch of my friends and threatened to quit my job for no reason before nearly attempting to commit suicide. The next day I was very depressed and slept for 19 hours. The symptoms went away after two days and I blew it off as just one of those things. I took a second dose later in the week and slept for 14 hours, had mild hallucinations, and was in a walking dream-like state all day. When I got home I got into another fight and threatened to knife someone I didn't agree with while making irrational arguments over absolutely nothing. I then became so depressed and suicidal that if I had had anything poisonous in the house I wouldn't be here right now - it was like it sucked all of the light and joy out of me and all that was left was emotional anguish. I had cold sweats, shaking, teeth chattering. It was like having withdrawal from a narcotic, and that's when I put two and two together. I'm normally laid back, outgoing, and friendly. This drug needs a warning label. | F | 24 | 2 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/26/2010 | 3 | Allergies Year Round | Dizziness, Vivid Dreams, Respitory Infection, Tiredness. | I've only been taking it for three days and i've already experienced really bad diziness and i have a respitory infection. But that means it is working because it's draining my nose out. Just the dizzy times are overwhelming and i've had verrrrrry weird dreams! | F | 14 | 3 days 30 1X day | 4/25/2010 | 2 | Allergies | Sleeplessness,Severe skin irritation and weight gain | Until I found this web site, I had no idea that Zyrtec could be causing the problems that I was having. I have always had sensitive skin, but lately have been having a rash on my hands and arms that I couldn’t get cleared up (skin lesions, general rash). I went to the Dermatologist and he prescribed topical medication for the rash. I used the medication for 4 weeks and wasn’t getting any better. Rather than go back to the Dermatologist and get a biopsy (which according to the doctor was the next step) I started investigation the side effects of the prescription medications that I was taking and started eliminating the ones that I didn’t absolutely have to take and still no change in my skin irritation. Now I started eliminating the OTC medications that I take. I have been off of Zyrtec for about 4 days now and my skin is finally starting to clear up (YEA!!!). I would have never guessed that Zyrtec could be causing the problem. I have also noticed that in general I am feeling better (better outlook on life, more energy, and clear headed). | F | 41 | 2 years 10 1X day | 4/25/2010 | 2 | Allergies | Sleepiness | It made me sleepy, drowsy; going back to Claritin, even though Zyrtec prevented allergy symptoms better | M | 30 | 3 days 10 MG 1X day | 4/23/2010 | 1 | For very bad hayfever | I suffered from feeling depressed, extreme anger and at one point lost control and became violent, which frightened my family and me. My wife urged me to come of the drug because she put two and two together as this was not my personality trait. This drug which is also in Pyreteze and many of the one a day allergy tablets. I went to the pharmacist in Sainsbury who looked up side effects in her book and she confirmed that depression was one of them. | I would rather suffer from hayfever than ever recommend this dreadful product! | M | 42 | 5 days 1X day | 4/22/2010 | 3 | allergies, indoors and outdoors | I was on Zyrtec in 2001 before it went OTC. I don't know if it's different being prescribed or OTC, but it worked great on my allergies and I experienced only one side effect: a ravenous appetite! I took it for a year, and somehow I didn't gain weight. I exercised a lot. Feeling like I was starving every minute was horrible. I definitely was eating more to try to satisfy the hunger pains, but it didn't matter how much I ate--I would never feel satisfied. That affected my sleep because I can't fall asleep if I feel hungry. That was such a huge side effect that I asked my doctor to put me on another medication. I've tried all kinds of allergy meds, and Zyrtec did work the second best for me. (Seldane-D was the best by far.) Other allergy meds just don't really do anything for me. But I couldn't be on a medicine with such a terrible side effect, and I'm sure I would've started gaining weight. I had talked to five other people when I was taking Zyrtec, who also took it, and the | F | 45 | 12 months 30 mg. 1X day | 4/21/2010 | 5 | Asthma/Allergy | It "cured" my asthma symptoms, except for the once a year bronchitis. I LOVED how it worked, but started noticing extreme mood swings, menstrual problems, and weight gain...about 15 pounds in one year | Just stopped 3 days ago, already feeling better, less "foggy" and less moody. Actually have energy! | F | 41 | 900 days 10 1X day | 4/19/2010 | 1 | allergies | Dizzy,foggy,"bubble guts"flatulence,nausea,etc,lips felt odd they burnt and tingled,back pain,wired and exhausted at same time. | Got zyrtec for seasonal allergies,im not a big pill person maybe once or twice a year I need anything but my face felt like it was going to split from tree pollen so I went to the store and caved on some OTC zyrtec.One measly pill in and I can breathe! Wonderful right? Well yeah and no,breathing is great racking your brain for two hours because you cannot remember the word for banana not so great.All in all im not impressed by the new generation of allergy relief that little blister pack brags about.At least one thing on the little demon pills is correct,it really does last 24 hours.....yay. | F | 34 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 4/19/2010 | 1 | Sinuses/Ears | Mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, weakness, dizziness | I would not recommend this medication to anyone after just one day I notice I felt angry then after the third day I was in such a horrible mood and so exhausted I would snap at anyone that came near me or looked in my direction. I would wake up and be ok but within an hour of being awake I couldn't hold my eyes open the rest of the day. It's definately not a safe drug to be taking and really should be looked into again as far as warnings and side effects are concerned. | F | 37 | 3 days 10mg 1X day | 4/19/2010 | 1 | Seasonal Allergies | Strange dreams and thoughts of suicide. Panic attacks and depression. Loss of ability to focus or remember simple daily tasks. Headaches & stomach aches. Extreme paranoia. Facial hives and jaw pain. Dry mouth occurs and libido decreases. | At first the medication helps with allergy symptoms but it needs to be regularly taken and after that additional symptoms of panic attacks and depression begin to occur. | M | 33 | 8 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/19/2010 | 2 | Seasonal allergies | Vivid, strange dreams, severe stomach doscomfort, excessive gas. | I started taking zyrtec, well generic zyrtec about 10 days ago, after about two days i was having very strange dreams, unlike my normal ones. About 6 days after starting it i was experienceng severe stomach discomfort, no vomitting or dhiarrea, just a sour feeling, along with excessive gas. I didnt really put it all together until i stumbled upon this page, and it was a great help. I started thinking there was something wrong to me, but now it is clear that zyrtec is to blame | M | 27 | 10 days 10mg 1X day | 4/18/2010 | 1 | Allergies | My son who has seasonal allergies told me about it so I thought I'd get off the Allegra D and give it a try. I take allergy medication year round. At first it was great, but then now after finding this site, I know why I felt the way I did. I am usually an upbeat and happy person, I was crabby, depressed, hungry all the time, could not explain why I gained 20 pounds in 5 months, I was blaming menopause, but the amount of weight gained was ridiculous. Also had blurry vision, didn't have too much trouble sleeping like some people. Anyway after another depressing day of no clothes fitting, I googled Zyrtec and found out about the weight gain issue. Thank goodness, I immediately went off the medication cold turkey. | It's been 7 days, I've lost 3 pounds so far without trying, feel like my head is out of a fog, but the worst part is the itching! Unbelievable itching! It just started yesterday and I thought I was going to go crazy, at one point it started at my calves and worked it's way up to my shoulders, very weird. Today so far my palms just itch, hopefully it won't last too long. I'm trying to go without allergy medication to see exactly where I stand since I've been on it so long. | F | 49 | 5 months 10 mg 1X day | 4/18/2010 | 1 | seasonal allergies | shortened sleep cycles, lethargy, irritability, insomnia, disorientation, rapid/irregular heart beat | Like many others, seasonal allergies that have never been a real issue before are knocking me out this year. Zyrtec was great for the first couple weeks, then started losing it's effectiveness at night. I will be symptom free for an hour, then suffer allergies for an hour. I skate in and out of sleep, confused and disoriented, and in the morning I never feel like I've gotten any rest. Go through the day like a cranky robot. Now that I know other people are having these problems I am pitching this stuff and making an appointment with an allergist first thing on Monday. | F | 30 | 2 months 120 1X day | 4/18/2010 | 5 | allergies | none | so far it works great | M | 49 | 5 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/16/2010 | 1 | Allergies | Only took it for a couple of weeks on and off, but took it steadily for about a week and became extremely lethargic, I couldn't focus, and I had a definite mood change (and definitely not in a good way). As soon as I stopped taking it I felt a definite improvement in brain activity within a day and felt better overall. I flushing it down the toilet. | M | 29 | 6 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/16/2010 |