Patient Log of Experience Using ZYRTEC
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING ZYRTEC
| Key to ratings for ZYRTEC: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 1 | Seasonal Allergies | I began taking Zyrtec in March to battle seasonal allergies and did not realize until today all the horrible side effects I have been experiencing are from this pill! I take 1 Zyrtec at night, right before bed due to the extreme drowsiness it causes if I take it during the day. I am a certified nutritionist and adhere to an extremely regimented diet and exercise plan. I have a ton of self control when it comes to diet and exercise and typically maintain a weight of 115 lbs. Over the last 2 months I have gained 10+lbs without a single change to my routine. Over the last 2 months my weight has been slowly creeping up. So I have increased my cardio and reduced my calories even farther and my weight will not budge! I cannot even fit into my pants anymore! I was so desperate for answers that I though I may have a thyroid disorder. Over the last week I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what is wrong, but now it all makes sense. In addition to my weight gain here are my other si | I am typically a get it done motivated person, however my body feels so heavy I find myself laying down at random intervals during the day just to try and make it through. I even started taking a caffeine pill in the morning with some coffee and I could not feel one bit of caffeine. I am so glad I found this site it all makes sense. I am throwing my Zyrtec in the garbage! It really helped alleviate my allergy symptoms, however the side effects are not worth it. | F | 32 | 2 months 10mg 1X D | 5/21/2015 | |
| 1 | Seasonal Allergies | Nausea, joint paint (especially hips and shoulders), extreme irritability, crippling fatigue, cannot concentrate, terrible ADD symptoms, brain fog, cannot get out of bed, anger/rage, deep depression, heart palpitations, horrendous weight gain, soul-less feeling, zero interest in life. | I began taking Zyrtec in March to battle seasonal allergies and did not realize until today all the horrible side effects I have been experiencing are from this pill! I take 1 Zyrtec at night, right before bed due to the extreme drowsiness it causes if I take it during the day. I am a certified nutritionist and adhere to an extremely regimented diet and exercise plan. I have a ton of self control when it comes to diet and exercise and typically maintain a weight of 115 lbs. Over the last 2 months I have gained 10+lbs without a single change to my routine. Over the last 2 months my weight has been slowly creeping up. So I have increased my cardio and reduced my calories even farther and my weight will not budge! I cannot even fit into my pants anymore! I was so desperate for answers that I thought I may have a thyroid disorder. Over the last week I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what is wrong, but now it all makes sense. Zyrtec really helped my allergy symptoms however it will ruin your life! Update: Stopped taking Zyrtec cold turkey. Day 1: terrible splitting headache and nausea with frequent urination. Day 2: Very bad nausea and vomiting, stomach upset, blurred vision, spacey feeling, itching. Feels as if you are coming off some crazy narcotic!!! This stuff should be taken off the market. | F | 32 | 2.5 months 10mg 1X D | 5/23/2015 | |