Levocetirizine Side Effects

Brand Names: Xyzal

Please note - some side effects for Levocetirizine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Levocetirizine - for the Consumer

Levocetirizine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Levocetirizine:

Drowsiness; dry mouth; sore throat; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); dark urine; fainting; fever; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes; seizure; severe or persistent dizziness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Levocetirizine Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Levocetirizine Solution:

Drowsiness; dry mouth; sore throat; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); dark urine; fainting; fever; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes; seizure; severe or persistent dizziness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have rarely included palpitations.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have rarely included angioneurotic edema, pruritus, rash, fixed drug eruption and urticaria.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth (2.6%), and have rarely included nausea.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have rarely included hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included somnolence, headache, fatigue, convulsions, and asthenia.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have rarely included abnormal liver function tests.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have rarely included visual disturbances.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough and rarely dyspnea.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included aggression and agitation.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia.

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