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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: I've had hives 4 times now. The last time they lasted 1 entire year. Nothing worked. My allergist said that the doctors had failed miserably at keeping me comfortable during my ordeal. I tried Zertec this time. My hives are totally gone. My skin crawls and tingles when it is about time for another dose, but the new dose takes care of it. No complaints at all. I do have crazy dreams, but that is a small price to pay in exchange for no itching, etc.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I just took Zyrtec for the first time last night. I slept great, but now that I am awake, I feel so tired. I am not experiencing any of my allergy symptoms, but I am on Nasonex too. Nasonex and Zyrtec work great together, the Zyrtec is the antihistamine, and the Nasonex is just a generic allergy medication. I am very sluggish, but people have said that it wears off within a couple of days. I am a little drawn back though, people have been saying it causes problems with their moods, but I trust my doctor who prescribed it to me. Hope you all feel better soon.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: Two of us have used Zyrtec for many years because it is stronger than the other so-called non-drowsy antihistamines such as Allegra and Claritin.
We need relief mostly for sinus itching, throbbing, pressure, and discomfort; also useful for itchy allergic skin.
This medicine will usually cause pronounced drowsiness for the first 3 days, so the best way to get used to it is: take 1/2 a pill daily for 3 days, then the whole pill daily. Also, it may increase urination. But as I say, it is very effective.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I use a generic version of Zyrtec and it does help with common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, etc. However, it does cause a noticeable feeling of drowsiness in me. It makes it difficult to be at my sharpest while at work so I am going to try taking it at night to see if that helps.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: My child cannot swallow pills so the chewable Zyrtec is wonderful. Quick tip: to avoid drowsiness the next morning take your dosage by early evening (don't wait until bedtime) by doing so you'll get a comfortable nights sleep while breathing easily too.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: I used this and got itchy all over. I developed red blotches all over my body and it looked like hives. When I stop taking it I get all itchy.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: The only thing it did for me was make me so tired that I could not function. I had to wait 24 hours before it wore off.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: This medicine seems to help my 10 year old son with his allergies but he still needs benadryl as well sometimes - to keep the fluid down in his ears. I agree on the square bottle and weird bottle neck - it is very difficult to get just one pill out, and they tend to fly everywhere when they do come out. Hoping they change that bottle.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: As another poster reported, many people who try to quit taking Zyrtec end up with uncontrollable itching all over. I am one of those people. It stopped helping my allergies but every time I stop taking it I itch all over. I never itched before taking it, I only had sinus issues.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: 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.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I have had allergic rhinitis for as long as I can remember. OTCs worked for a while but my symptoms always returned. My primary care provider prescribed Zyrtec and Flonase. Though prescribed to use each of these medications on a daily basis, I use them only when required and the combination halts my attacks within 20 minutes of taking them. I could not be happier with this regimen.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: Zyrtec worked well to control my seasonal allergies as well as allergies to dust, cats, etc. It seemed to work faster than Claritin. However, when I stopped taking Zyrtec, I developed severe itchiness all over my body. It took a couple weeks to get through the worst of it, but I am still itching after a month. It seems that my skin has become hyper-sensitive to detergents, soaps, contact with clothing, etc. It seems that certain other people are experiencing this as well.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: This medicine works but you start having different side effects. When I was taking Zyrtec I started having pain in my back and then stabbing pain in the spine, and also an irritating pain of the knees and non-stop twitching of the eyes.
I just recently discontinued my prescription of Zyrtec due to the above side effects. Now I have no pain but have started itching all over my body. I prefer the itching than the pain.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: 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.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: For the past five years I have been treated for everything except an allergy. I was hacking my brains out from October through to May. My doctor said I had GERD, I took Prilosec OTC. Nothing happened. Well, my husband went overseas and brought me back a package of cetirizine. I was desparate so I took one pill and a second. My coughing stopped. I am in Heaven. Looked it up on the internet and low and behold it's ZYRTEC. I am grateful beyond belief and to top it off no side effects as of yet and it's been two weeks. First time during the winter I am cough free in years.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) : It was one of my worst days ever with Hay Fever. Ten sodden handkerchiefs and still fluids literally pouring from my nose and eyes. My throat felt like it was closing and I was choking and coughing. I just had to go to the Pharmacy for something or risk collapsing. For the first time I decided to try Zyrtec.Wow. it was like magic. Within a minute or two the coughing stopped, the fluid loss stopped and I felt normal again. This stuff is sensationally effective!
That night I slept like a baby with no nasal obstruction at all. I awoke refreshed and free from symptoms. It remained so all the next day. I then took another Zyrtec 24 hrs later and will do so until the pack is empty.
A big big thankyou to the person who discovered it.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: I have had cholinergic urticaria for a few years now. I break out into hives when I start exerting myself physically or it's hot. After taking Zyrtec 1/2 an hour before my workout, I didn't experience that irritating itchy feeling all over nor did I get hives. My skin got red but no bumps. I don't care as long as I don't get the irritation which works to create an aversion to exercise. I took a 5 mg dosage. After my workout, I went to sleep at 7 p.m., woke up for an hour and then went to bed at 9 p.m. only to sleep the whole following day. I was unusually fatigued and sleepy. I'm going to try 2.5 mg today to see if that helps.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: The best OTC antihistamine. Relieves sneezing and that stuffy feeling in your nose. Doesn't seem to do much about the post-nasal drip or the coughing though. A bit of a stimulant for me, it makes me a bit energetic and hyper, even with just 5mg.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: It seems to stop my other allrgies like dust/pollution allergy and skin sensitivity to soap chemicals but I experienced insomnia, weakness, less urinition, constipation and feeling tired.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: It works great for the symptoms of my allergies and hay fever. It does make me extremely sleepy though. But, I suppose that is better then having a pounding headache or a sneezing/coughing attack.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: 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!!!
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: 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.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I have had side effects with every single allergy drug I've tried- prescription and none - ranging from sleepy to practically comatose. Zyrtec is the only medicine that helps me and positively impacts my quality of life.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: 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
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: I love this product. I've been taking the generic version lately and have had to take two with no symptom relief (still sneezing violently and itchy watery eyes). I recommend Zyrtec as the first option.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I have used Zyrtec for a couple years to reduce my allergy symptoms and avoid asthma flares. I have a dog that causes symptoms if I play too much, or if I touch my eyes. We got a cat about 1 year ago! Zyrtec met the challenge, the cat sometimes sleeps on my pillow. I am still careful about touching my eyes, but Zyrtec has done a great job. Now that Z is OTC, my doctor switched me to Clarinex, but after a few days I am experiencing symptoms again, swollen lips, eyes, etc.I'm going back to Z!
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Urticaria: The doctor gave me Zyrtec for a skin problem that I've had for a coule of years. If I take Zyrtec I don't have any symptoms. It works great!!!
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: My comment is concerning the design of the new bottles. Have you tried getting a tiny pill from a large square bottle? They won't pour out but lodge in the corner.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) for Hay Fever: I have suffered with allergies all my life . For past three months I have been taking Zyrtec. I have not had one symptom. Zyrtec has kept me in the clear - it has been a god send for me.
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