Cetirizine for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• terrik
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 1, 2014

"I have taken Zyrtec since it came out years ago. It is the only thing that works for me. And believe me over the last 45 years I have tried everything! I have year round allergies and dog allergies. Once in a while (when the pollen count hits the roof as it does in Missouri) I have to also take an over the counter medication with it."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2011

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "This is the only medication that has worked for me so far (besides Benadryl), but it gives me horrible dry mouth and eyes after using it for a few days, and if I take it for longer than that my tongue starts to hurt because of the dryness. I would give it a 10 if it weren't for those symptoms."

• DRS
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 22, 2020

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I suffered from reoccurring respiratory infections 2-3 times a year as well as seasonal allergies. A nurse recommended I start taking Zyrtec daily so I did. It has been over 3 years now and I have not had so much as a cold in that time. Now, in the spring I have to supplement it with Benadryl as the hay fever can get bad at certain times and make my eyes itch. But overall I am much better off respiratory infection wise. I also take L-Lysine daily and my doctor had made the comment that these 2 combined could possibly act as a prophylactic against COVID as well. Thank you, Zyrtec!"

• life...
• April 30, 2008

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Zyrtec has been a wonder drug. all of my life i have sufferd from allergies. its effected every aspect of my life from relationships to pets and school. ANy one with allergies knows when you wake up in the morning and as soon as you walk out the door you start feeling like you have the flu. Ive been using Zyrtec for 6 months now and i feel wonderful!!! i can play in the yard with my kids and stay outside as long as i'd like to"

• P2ano
• February 15, 2019

"10 mg is one of the best things I've ever taken for allergies. I can breathe better on this and I don't have to use my rescue inhaler as often. This drug suppresses my allergies to the point where I only need one squirt of Flonase per day (normally I use 2 squirts). I'd use this drug daily, except it wipes the floor with me (even Remeron and Benadryl don't make me this tired). Also seems to give me occasional stomach cramps and diarrhea."

• Cano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I used Zyrtec for indoor allergies (dust and pet dander) for 2 months. I was directed by my allergist to quit taking it 2 weeks prior to allergy tests and within 2-3 days of stopping the once daily Zyrtec, I broke out in hives from the top of my head to the bottoms of my feet (I've never had hives in my life.) The hives lasted about 10 days with the first 3 days being the worst. After doing more research on Zyrtec I found that withdrawal hives is VERY common. I will never use Zyrtec again!"

• bano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 7, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I was on Zyrtec for 3 years for allergies. I finally scheduled an appointment with an allergy doctor and had to stop the meds before the appointment. After two days, I had intense itching/ burning on my palms and soles of my feet. To the point I had to cave and take a half a pill and it would immediately subside after 20 minutes. I stopped the meds after doing some research and seeing how bad withdrawals are. It’s been almost a month since I last took half a pill. I’ve broken out into random rashes on my neck and chest almost daily. Also, every time my boyfriend kisses me anywhere except for my face I get a red rash. Fun times. Do not use Zyrtec!"

• Ashle...
• June 30, 2008

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I've suffered from allergies for 10-15 years. I was prescribed Claritin; all it did was make me tired. I was then prescribed Clarinex, which worked wonders, but after I lost my health insurance, I couldn't afford the prescription anymore. Once I learned Zyrtec had gone OTC, I decided to try it. I've been taking it for about three weeks, and, for the most part, it's working great. To combat the drowsiness, I take it before bed. Still have flares that require other medication, but happy overall."

• Sneezy...
• January 14, 2009

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I have been using Zyrtec for the last three years with great results. I am back to running outdoors without the urticaria, sneezing and itchy eyes. Also, I can visit friends who have pets without needing to leave after five minutes. "

• Unknown
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "This stuff worked great in the beginning for my allergies and overall health. I had terrible itchy skin and post nasal drip that this medication helped with. It also gave me a healthy appetite. As I used to be underweight at 140 lbs most of my life. Now I’m now a tall 217 lbs dude and I feel healthy! The only negative side effect is this medication gave me terrible muscle pain and joint pain. I no longer take it but it did help me for quite a while. I still have a healthy appetite and maintaining the weight after being off of it for so long now."

• Lucy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2019

"I started taking this regularly about 8 months ago. I would skip a dose and notice uncontrollable itching . AND THEN the migraines started and the crazy dreams. I quit this drug 5 days ago. Drug also made my eyes incredible dry. Itching is better, but I had another headache. I never rarely had headaches before this medicine. I am 53. Do not take this drug. I hope this goes away soon."

• Mom2One
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I have taken this for the first time ever and feel absolutely awful. I lost all appetite, am so tired and lethargic and have been so itchy tonight that I cannot sleep. I will never take this ever again. I just hope it leaves my body very soon. It did not even seem to help my allergies at all. I was so moody and depressed from this medicine on top of everything else. Never again. :("

• Miche...
• August 15, 2020

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "This is the only allergy medicine I use after trying multiple ones. It works best for me without any side effects except very slight drowsiness. I also have an anxiety disorder but this medicine doesn’t effect it at all, if anything it helps. I take as needed and sometimes daily if my allergies are bad or if my asthma kicks in. I’ve used it on and off for the last 7 years. My allergist recommended it, and said it works the best for me after allergy skin tests."

• SeaKn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2018

"After 1 week on Cetirizine 10 mg I developed severe migraine aches behind my right eye. UNDERSTAND in 68 years, I have never had a migraine headache. I had two of these attacks in two days. Also the beginnings of double vision. I stopped the Cetirizine 10 mg and no more migraines."

• Ju-Ju
• July 7, 2008

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I have been taking Zyrtec about 3 months now..and one side effect that i have not seen is i sound like i have laryngitis all the time. My throat is too dry and scratchy. Other than that it works great..no itchey eyes, sneezing and such!!!"

• stick...
• March 9, 2009

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "This stuff works great. Clear head and reduced asthma reaction to allergens. The only problem is if I take it at night it is real hard to get out of bed in the morning and I am usually groggy for the first couple hours at work."

• AZJJ
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 21, 2022

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I had been using this several times/week... for years... at the same time, I had strange gut pain, mild nausea, and generally, days where I just felt lousy... many days with anxiety and fatigue. My eyes get extremely dry overnight too. I tried so many things, including many doctor visits, leading to CT scans and ultrasounds... nothing found. I would sometimes have some pretty good days... never realizing that the bad days occurred when I took Zyrtec. I use this site often,as I am very sensitive to all drugs and supplements, but never dreamed that Zyrtec could be the source of most of my issues... After reading the negative comments... I stopped taking it... and my gut pain went away almost immediately, as did the general malaise and anxiety. I had thought these popular OTC antihistamines were harmless!! I tried Claritin and Allegra and they are no bargain either, but not nearly as bad as this nasty drug. Good old Benadryl works fine... but is not recommended for daily use."

• Reyna
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 12, 2019

"I love this cetirizine allergy med!! . I have no side effects and I can function through the day. Without it, I am groggy, runny nose and I feel like I am sick..sore throat. Thankful for this med;)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2022

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "It sucks if you quit taking it. I had been taking it for 2 years. Just be prepared for for your skin to to itch and crawl like you have bugs all over you. Don’t take it because if you stop it’s miserable .."

• Be ca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2022

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Don’t take!!!! I started taking Zyrtec at the end of February due to fluid in my ears. My medical provider recommended taking it every day through spring. I started feeling very sad and thought I was just because of the long, cold winter. I was also feeling tired all the time and napping more than usual. I thought it was from starting work earlier at my new job. I had my annual physical yesterday and my MD noticed I had an irregular heart rate and an EKG verified this. She is referring me to a cardiologist. When I got home from my appointment, I remembered that the only thing that has changed is that I started taking Zyrtec so I didn’t take it today and I swear that I feel 10 years younger. My joints don’t ache, I have energy and I feel less anxious…. I plan to see the cardiologist but I would bet my house that my heart rate is back to normal without the Zyrtec…."

• Skath...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2017

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "This product has worked well for me overall. I use it in conjunction with Dymista, and the two together are great. If I miss a dose, then I'm itchy all over, so I take it every day religiously. The main side effect I've experienced (and this is common with Claritin and other similar products) is dry eye, but I simply use some Refresh Plus once a day and it's not a problem."

• Miser...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2022

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I went off of it because I had the flu and needed to take cold medicine and it interacted. I have itched for DAYS. Miserable itching, my entire body is raw from scratching and I felt like I was losing my mind. I realized today the itching is from not taking Zyrtec. Please don’t start this if you haven’t already. It’s not worth it"

• HBano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

"I took one standard dose cetirizine in the evening to combat hay fever symptoms. I felt really drowsy and sedated within an hour and had to go to bed. I then slept for 9 hours . When the alarm woke me I could not get out of bed, I was dizzy, my eyes couldn't focus and I felt so tired I couldn't think straight. I went back to bed and slept with crazy dreams until lunchtime. I forced myself to get up at lunchtime but I feel dreadful, mind fog and so so tired. I would rather have hay fever symptoms than this."

• sympa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2020

"I got prescribed cetirizine 20mg for seasonal allergies and I find that it really helps with itchy eyes, throat, and sneezing. It doesn't help so much with congestion, but it's not really expected to. I don't find it too sedating, it makes me a little more tired than usual, but nothing compared to a first generation antihistamine."

• swike
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2015

"Have had cough since last Christmas. Went to V A (finally) and Doctor prescribed Cetirizine, 10mg. Been taking (just before bed) for about 2 weeks and see an improvement. Get drowsy every now and then but anything is better than that lousy cough. Thank you."