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 |
| 1 | sinus and allergy problems | Headaches, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, nervous, restless, lethargy, wakefulness during the night, bad dreams, elevated BP. | It took me 10 days to realize my symptoms started with the use of the medication. I was so tired when I got up in the morning and would start the day with a headache. Really concerned me that my BP was higher than usual. Decided it was time to DC the med. | F | 10 days 5 mg 1X day | 5/20/2016 | 5 | allergy | i sleep more, that's good | perfect, if i take it on the evening any allerfy simptom literally disappears the next morning | M | 20 | 5 1X day | 5/14/2016 | 2 | Year Round Allergies/Chronic Sinus/ | Drowsiness, drugged feeling, & significant mood disturbance. | The drug seems very effective and improved sinus symptoms and hives. My Doctor suggested a trial to see if I had the same side effects that I experienced when taking otc Zyrtec. Everything was great for 3 days and out of the blue and for no reason began feeling very depressed, crying over things and this strange black and white/catastrophic thinking. I continued taking it for a week and was hoping that this side effect would go away. It didn't. I took one pill a week later in hopes of alleviating 4 days of hives and itching. I was fine the first 12 hours and after that my mood began falling. As I neared the 24 hour mark I became increasing depressed and teary. I am not at any point in my cycle where my moods would be affected this way, nor are there any significant stressors in my life, just normal everyday things. | F | 40 | 7 days 10 1X day | 4/27/2016 | 5 | allergist prescribed for chronic co | Cough has decreased greatly..I like that this drug seems to put me in a deep sleep..I wake up refreshed. Very satisfied. .coughing was such a nuisance..decreased about 90 % in my opinion. I feel "clear." | F | 65 | 5 days 5 mg | 2/6/2016 | 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 | 1 | Hives | After trying JUST ONE 5 MG tablet, I have GAINED 8 POUNDS in 7 DAYS. My weight hasn't fluctuated since I can't remember when -- maybe when I was in college? | The reason why I took Xyzal for just one day is because my hives went away the next day. Now you could blame me for this but I wasn't prescribed the med, just given one tablet from a friend to see if it would help my (non-chronic) hives. Is this what I deserve? Will this weight go away on its own since I just took one tablet for one day? | F | 37 | 1 days 5 MG | 8/30/2015 | 1 | Rhinitis,bad eye allergies | Dont recommend this med believe it when i say always had the same weight now have gained it,always tired thoughts not clear,depressed dont recommend this.warning stay away! | F | 30 | 3 months 5mg | 8/21/2015 | 1 | allergy | Extreme weight gain and tiredness...please don't use this drug... I was not the normal me the way I used to be two years ago.. Now i m going to stop using this drug | F | 20 | 1 years | 8/2/2015 | 2 | Indoor Allergies | Hives, chest tightening, coughing jags | For me, Xyzal is a bad drug. It gave me hives, a 2-4 hour coughing jag after taking it, tingling lips, a tight cheat, trill voice, basically an anaphylactic reaction to the levocertizine which is the main component of the drug. I stopped taking it and have asked my Allergist to prescribe something else. Hopefully the hives will get a lot better soon. | F | 48 | 10 days 5mg | 6/28/2015 | 3 | Non-allergic Rhinitis | It helped with the allergic symptoms, but the downside was the weight gain. I exercise 60-90 minutes a day, but within a week of starting the medicine I had gained a few pounds. After a month, I'd gained 7 pounds even though nothing had changed in my diet or exercise routine. I'm talking to my doctor about other options because I really don't want to buy a new wardrobe. | M | 35 | 1 months | 6/24/2015 | 2 | indoor/ outdoor allergies, hives | Extreme exhaustion, moodiness, crazy dreams. Gained 5 lbs in 5 days. | F | 37 | 5 days | 6/15/2015 | 1 | Dust mite allergies | Worst year of life. Recognized side effects too late. Extreme fatigue. Depression. Difficulty in waking up in morning. No interest in day to day activities. | Avoid Xyzal. Start doing yoga daily. | M | 21 | 1 years | 5/20/2015 | 4 | Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (Hives | EXTREME, SEVERE Fatigue. I wake up every morning feeling drugged or hungover. It takes me quite a bit of time to become fully awake. This has affected my livlihood; even though I set my own hours, I am working less because of the fatigue. I tried taking it earlier in the evening at around 5- 6pm and I struggle to wake up at 8am! I am tired and lethargic most days and struggle to stay awake. I've become heavily dependent on coffee which only helps marginally. I've also gained a considerable amount of weight (20 lbs) despite limiting myself to 1200 calories a day and working out heavily (kickboxing, interval training, weight training) - can't fit a single thing in my closet and the scale won't stop going up!. At first I didn't put it all together, but after reading about others' side effects, this med must be the culprit! VERY frustrating! | This med has worked SO well for me after suffering from CIU for over 14 years. However, the weight gain and fatigue are becoming more than I can bare. I'm going to go off of it for a couple of weeks to see if the side effects go away. Back to taking 4 tabs of Allegra everyday -- what fun!! | F | 37 | 6 months 5 MG 1X day | 4/4/2015 | 1 | Angioedema | Sore dry throat. Tired. Dry cough. Foggy. Loss for words during a conversation, and also made me feel loss of energy. | I have recentl need Dx with Angioedema and have had 2 is it's to the ER for facial, lips and tounge swelling . I would rather STOP this medication and take. Chance of blowing up then deal with the sides effects. Not themention the anxiety and feeling g moody. This is not like me ! I have only taken 5 pills and will Never. Take another one !!! | F | 42 | 5 days 5mg | 1/20/2015 | 1 | Congestion | Anxiety, restlessness, and depression after just taking a few days. | Will never take again | F | 43 | 4 days 5mg | 1/18/2015 | 1 | Seasonal allergies | Insomnia, anxiety, depression | I took XYZAL for 30 days before I realized what it was doing to me. I would wake up 2 -3 hours after going to sleep and have strong feelings of anxiety and depression. The lack of sleep caused even more anxiety. I was at the point of needing anti-depressants when I figured it out. All anxiety and sleeping issues went away after two days without Xyzal. Will never take this med again. | M | 45 | 30 days 5 mg 1X day | 9/29/2014 | 1 | Allergies and Eczema | Xyzal has done wonders for my toddlers allergies and has helped to calm her Eczema. However, a week on the medicine she been having behavior issuses. From a child that was always happy, smiling and loving to a very aggressive and anxious child. The allergist said to continue the Xyzal that it had nothing to do with her behavior issues. I continue the Xyzal, but things got worse about ten minutes after I'd give her medicine she would go wild, she would scream and cry for no reason. She had started being very aggressive with other child pushing and hitting even adults. This is not my baby, she's a monster. I blew it off as a phase. Two days off the medicine I'm already seeing a change in her behavior. I'll deal with the allergies and eczema the best I can a natural way. | F | 2 | 2 months | 9/19/2014 | 3 | Allergies | Was taking the generic Levoceterine for roughly three months and was very satisfied with the results it had on my sinus issues due to allergies. However, within those three months my sleep became very irregular, I gained 10 pounds and seemed to never be not hungry. I stopped taking the medication a few days ago and already my energy level has increased, my hunger has gone back to normal, and my sleep has become regular again. Of course my sinuses are already starting to act up ever so slightly again. I wish this med worked without those side effects because it truly did help with what I needed the help with in the first place, but not worth the weight gain. | M | 34 | 3 months 5mg 1X day | 8/28/2014 | 1 | hives | mood swings, eating a lot more,tirdness,sleeping more, | M | 46 | 5 days 5mg 1X day | 4/26/2014 | 5 | allergies | Miracle drug, wonderful, knocked it out medicine. | Highly recommend. | M | 16 | 1 days 5mg 1X day | 3/14/2014 |