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 |
| 2 | Allergies | Some drowsiness and trouble sleeping while on pill. When off of pill had extreme itching, sneezing, and some drowsiness | It works great against allergies, but when off of pill the side effects are unbearable. Only take this pill if you have no desire to stop it. The itching makes you want to scratch your skin off to stop it. I am going off of the pill now. | M | 14 | 5 years | 8/2/2008 | 1 | For seasonal allergies, dogs | My three year old daughter has been taking Zyrtec for a little over a year. We were having escalating behavior issues with her and thought it was something internal or what we were doing as parents. We even took some time off to spend with her to be more strict and work with her on her "anger management". It helped about 10%, even with our extra time and consistency. She was having fits, couldn't calm down when upset, was constantly getting in trouble at day care and turned into a child that we did not know. I happened to talk to my sister about the issues and without telling her about the medicine, she asked if she was on Zyrtec because it caused behavior problems. We took her off immediately because we were so desperate for a solution to her behavior problems. Within two days, she was back to normal! We have gone from literally 10-20 tantrums and fits per day to maybe one. If she has a tantrum now (off the medicine), she can calm down immediately and apologize. We | If your child is having fits of rage and they are on Zyrtec, take them off!! | F | 38 | 1 years | 7/30/2008 | 3 | Year round Allergies and hives | Very tired in the morning after taking it before bed. Feel like I'm in a fog all the time. Drinking alot of coffee just to wake up in the morning. Not sure if the zyrtec or the coffee is causing my stomach gurgling/heartburn(?) Lots more aches and pains than before. Weight gain, water retention in hands and ankles. Eyes burn more than usual and I thought it's supposed to help with that if you have allergies (?) Very very very moody and irritable. Feeling depressed too which is not good. I also take Singulair. | Very interesting to hear such similiar complaints. I can't believe that it's all just related to the type of individuals that have impaired immune systems aka have allergies. Some of this must be related to the medicine. I just can't keep feeling like this. Hard to think straight. I am going to go back to Claritin D and see if I notice improvement in any of my symptoms. | F | 45 | 3 years | 7/25/2008 | 4 | Seasonal allergies | Weight gain! | I started taking Zyrtec in April 2008 and it is now July 2008. I have gained 20lbs! I know it is not due to poor diet. I eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies and exercise regularly. Zyrtec is the only new thing in my diet. I am going to the dr to rule out anything else. After reading the side effects on here I think my constant 'pms' may be part of this. I am extremely angry and I don't remember being like that. I am still angry about someone who cut me off driving 5 days ago. | F | 24 | 4 months | 7/23/2008 | 5 | urticaria & angioedema | Dry mouth, receeding gums & fatigue | It's a trade off, I could not live the way I was, it's an effective drug with some side effects just like any other drug, I'm willing to take those. | M | 43 | | 7/19/2008 | 3 | Allergies | Severe body aches, dry mouth, heart palpitations | I've been on Zyrtec about 2 years now. My severe body aches (to the point that at times it's very painful to move much) started a few months after I began the drug, but I never connected the two until now. My allergies are now nonexistent, though. I've missed a pill now and then and have never had any withdrawal problems. | F | 53 | 2 years | 7/15/2008 | 1 | seasonal allergies | My 6 year old daughter had suffered severe side effects recently from singulair, so after those symptoms subsided we tried Zyrtec which created the same side effects which includes extreme confusion and anxiety, suicidal thoughts, bizarre sensations and hallucinations. Keep in mind that before these medications my daugher was care free. Unfortunately, the anxiety has not completely subsided. My daughter is not sure what is real and what is not anymore, and the worst part is after many tests and exams her pediatrician will not admit that the reactions were from these medications. | F | 28 | 7 days | 7/14/2008 | 2 | allergies | I am satisfied when I take it. When I STOP taking it, I get itchy skin that feels like bed bugs crawling all over me. | F | 31 | 1 months | 7/13/2008 | 5 | allergies, eyes especially | none | this is the best medicine I have used for allergies. | M | 55 | 3 weeks | 7/12/2008 | 1 | Seasonal Allergies | Dizziness, Eye pain, fogginess, headache, stomach pain, extreme weight gain | I have been taking Zyrtec for close to 4 weeks. It really does help alleviate the allergy symptoms, however, since I started having it I have had terrible eye pain and dizziness when I try to focus. I get so tired during the day I feel as if I will pass out if I don't lie down, I can't function normally. I have been eating well and excercising and gaining weight like crazy.... It just dawned on me today that the only thing that has changed in the past month is that I started Zyrtec. I am going to the doctor tomorrow to get my eyes checked and to discuss this with him, I just want to feel normal again. | F | 40 | 30 days | 7/6/2008 | 3 | allergies | Switched because OTC Claritan was ineffective at the suggested dosage. Zyrtec seemed effective, but I notice extremely dry mouth--right around the inner area of my lips and a salty taste on and around my lips. | M | 50 | 60 days | 7/3/2008 | 1 | seasonal allergies, eczema | our 2 year old daughter was prescribed zyrtec for a bad eczema outbreak/seasonal allergies. after taking 2.5 mg for 2 days, her behavior became completely out of control. horrible tantrums, hyperactivity, screaming fits. much worse than her usual acting out. it was like a switch had been flipped. we are going back to benadryl. do NOT give this to your kids | F | 2 | 2 days | 7/2/2008 | 1 | Severe Hay Fever,possible dust alle | Extreme drowsiness, irritability, slightly depressed/self doubt, thinking something more serious was wrong with her, (ONLY 10 YEARS OLD), UPPER GI (chest) burning/pain, diarreah, just not acting like my daughter when on the meds. | Wow, what a nightmare! CAUTION! Please parents do not give your child this medication! I am going to stick with mucinex for her congestion, and proceed with more natural remedies,ex.(local honey daily,etc.) I'll probably never trust another allergy med with my kids after this! | F | 10 | 8 days | 7/2/2008 | 2 | seasonal allergies | extreme irritability | I had fairly immediate mood issues- everyone in the family noticed. I stopped taking it- mood issues cleared up- resumed taking it mood issues came back. I don't take it anymore! | F | 40 | 10 days | 7/1/2008 | 1 | Seasonal Allergy | Terrible heart buring and palpiltation! Sever sleeplessness; Ichying, nausea, burp | This is a very very dangerous medcine if so many people in the from report the similar side effect experience. I really do knwo how it can be OTC drug. | M | 29 | 10 days | 7/1/2008 | 2 | Seasonal Allergies | Drowsiness, headaches | Worked well for my allergy symptoms. Caused extreme drowsiness. I slept great at night, but I could hardly stay awake during the day. I have recently tried to stop taking Zyrtec. I am having major headaches (not normal for me at all.) | F | 25 | 4 months | 6/29/2008 | 1 | seasonal allergies | Lethargy, sleeplessness, high blood pressure, irregular heart beat. | I started taking this drug because I was out of my normal presecription (Allegra) and I was travelling out of town. The result was a difficult few days as I tried to stay focused during meetings with little sleep the night before. The headaches and flushed feeling were constant. Upon returning home I took my blood pressure and it was through the roof. I would look carefully at your condition before considering taking this drug. | M | 56 | 4 days | 6/28/2008 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Went to the doctor with a bad deep cough that I had for about a week. I was told it was an upper respatory / sinus infection and was prescribed an antibiotic, eye drop, and an antihistamine. Went to the local drug store and was told insurance would not pay for the antihistamine because it was the same thing as OTC Zyrtec and that the drug store had a generic brand which was cheaper. Started taking it on a Friday night all went well until the following Thursday night at work. Arrived at work normal time when roughly one hour into my shift I notice sweating over my entire body, dizzy, and completely unaware of my surroundings, when suddenly I found myself passed out on a hard concrete floor with seizer like symptoms. I was taken to the ER were they performed CT scan, MRI, and very painful spinal tap. All came back clear. After a stay in the hospital Friday I was looking forward to being discharged Saturday morning when all of sudden it happen once again. I was very sweaty, dizzy an | M | 44 | 7 days | 6/25/2008 | 1 | Seasonal allergies | weight gain, depression, irritability, feeling in a fog, lack of focus, exhaustion, hand and feet tingling ect. ect. | I started zyrtec for my seasonal allergies, I just returned today from the doctors office because I thought I was severely depressed even though I had no history. As I was surfing for information on the SSRI I was prescribed I came across this and realized I had the same symptoms as other from taking this medication. I have missed doses in the past and would wake up in the middle of the night itching and grabbing the bottle. In eight weeks I have gained 10 pounds and truthfully I have an amazing diet, not to mention I am an avid runner but in the past few weeks I lacked the energy to go out and do it, to tired or depressed. I would avoid this medication if at all possible! | M | 34 | 8 weeks | 6/23/2008 | 4 | allergies | none | Zyrtec (cetirizine) works quite well for me, but it does not alleviate all the symptoms during allergy peaks. It works best for my eyes, somewhat for my nose and not at all for my throat and lungs. When I have a cold and a dripping nose, I combine it with phenylephrine (ingredient of Sudafed). I have taken Zyrtec a long time without (noticeable) side effects. Now I use generic medicins and capsules prepared at the local pharmacy that contain the active ingredients. Again, no side effects. After reading some other medicine ratings, it becomes clear to me that almost no one, from what must be millions of people, that have good results with 'rated' medicines, post on this site, which gives an overwhelming negative bias. Although no one can guarantee that *every* medicine works as described and is free of side effects or danger for *everyone*, it is too easy to make them a scapegoat for all your personal problems. If you feel insane after taking Zyrtec, I would put my money on the fact tha | M | 31 | 6 years | 6/22/2008 |