Cetirizine and Itching: What Users Say (Page 3)
Brand names: Zyrtec, Aller-Tec, Equate Allergy Relief, All Day Allergy, Zyrtec Hives, Quzyttir, PediaCare Children's 24-Hour Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Children's Allergy Relief, Alleroff Aller-Tec Children's …show all brand names
Reviews for Cetirizine
- Sea...
- April 22, 2008
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."
- Mis...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 15, 2022
Cetirizine for Allergic Rhinitis "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."
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- Ano...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 30, 2025
Cetirizine for Allergies "I have taken Zyrtec for at least 10 years. I ran out and kept forgetting to get more. My head started itching so badly. I could wash my hair and scrub my scalp, and it didn’t matter, I would still itch. So I would get to the store as quickly as I could after that and get that Zyrtec. Now I am trying to get off it once again, and my entire body is itching. I have scratched areas into large scabs. Part of me wants to get back on it just so I’ll stop itching, but I’m not inclined to do that and I don’t know what else I should take."
- Mel...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 25, 2021
Cetirizine for Allergic Rhinitis "I had been perplexed how I put on 12 pounds so fast within two months. I started thinking about what I have been doing differently. It was I started taking Zyrtec. I stopped taking it 5 days ago and have lost 4 pounds. My appetite is controlled and my energy level is starting to increase. I am having extensive itching on my back and head. I am never taking Zyrtec again. I will research homeopathic options. Beware!"
- jb1...
- April 16, 2009
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."
- MNM...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 25, 2019
Cetirizine for Allergic Rhinitis "Tried the 24-hour Zyrtec for a week. Each day got a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. Zyrtec doesn't work for me."
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- Din...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 18, 2023
For Allergic Rhinitis "Although it seems to help with my congestion and swelling, the itching is horrible, and I stay sleepy constantly."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 12, 2021
Cetirizine for Urticaria "I haven’t suffered any breakouts/itchiness in weeks."
- peg...
- December 11, 2015
For Allergic Rhinitis "The itching all over my body is driving me crazy."
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For Urticaria "I have been using Zyrtec for more than 15 years. It perfectly helped me get rid of my chronic idiopathic urticaria. When I don't take the pill, the next day, itching starts. Also, I can't sleep well in case I forget to take my pill at night."