Zyrtec for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 5)
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 126 reviews for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Zyrtec
- Anonymous
- August 26, 2021
"The worse drug that I ever take. Took it only twice, I wished I read all the reviews before I took it. Made so tired all my body hurts for the whole week, exhausted that I had to call off from work. Gave me so much anxiety. Worse drug in the market please don’t take it just handle your allergies in a natural way this one help a little bit but you have to pay the price with all side effects."
- Swift
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 21, 2021
"I have to say this medication is amazing for the most part! I have always a struggled with too much histamine in my system for years. Not only did it knock out my allergies. But it also gave me an appetite like no other (which I needed.) I have always had a lack of appetite as a male over 6 ft. I weighed about 130 - 135 pounds most of my life. Now for the first time I weigh 186 pounds! Doctor is impressed with how health my lab work is! (Since my RBC, WBC and platelet court was low from lack of nutrition.) All of those things are great for me! Only negative is I think I get some joint pain when I am on this Med for 2 weeks or more. So I have to stop it for about 3 days before resuming (joint pain dissipates quickly.) Worth it compared to having allergies and being anorexic."
Frequently asked questions
- Zyrtec vs Claritin: Which is more effective for allergies?
- Can I take Allegra in the morning and Zyrtec in the evening?
- Can you take antihistamines when pregnant?
- I took Zyrtec for 1 year but have now stopped. How long does it stay in the body?
- Goldie
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 17, 2021
"Took Zyrtec for approximately 6 months for a skin reaction I developed from vitamins. Decided to stop taking. This is how I did it...I went from taking the 10mg pill to 1/2 pill for 3 weeks. The 4th week, I took 1/2 pill of claritin. I then went to 1/4 pill of claritin for two weeks. I am now free of zyrtec and all antihistamines with very minute itching. Consult your doctor, but this truly worked for me."
- SandibB
- June 5, 2015
"Zyrtec made me so sleepy I could barely perform my job. Also felt sluggish and dangerous while driving. All I could think of all day was 'I need to go to sleep'..."
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- Anonymous
- March 22, 2008
"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."
- Anonymous
- June 17, 2008
"I like zyrtec but I seem to have a strange metallic taste in my mouth. I can't find this listed as a side effect?"
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- Is Generic Zyrtec Available?
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 27, 2016
"I'd rather suffer with the allergies than fight the sleepiness. My Dr said it would not cause drowsiness, well that's not so."
- Anonymous
- March 2, 2010
"Caused loss of ability to focus, gained 30lbs in six weeks I was on it. Many many more symptoms. Stopped using and all but the weight went a way. Weight dropped 10lbs in 2 weeks after stopping. "
- Anonymous
- September 29, 2019
"I have been on Zyrtec for 2 weeks. My throat is scratchy all the time. I am depressed and I’ve gained about 4 lbs."
- Georgie
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 10, 2021
"You are not itching from any kind of addiction. You are itching from the histamine in your system when you stop the allergy meds. Try natural D Hist and Xlear nasal spray instead."
- dop
- May 23, 2009
"Caused drowsiness and mental sluggishness. "
- Anonymous
- January 9, 2009
"Zyrtec works well in combating cat dander allergies as well as allergic rhinitis. The best I've found."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 20, 2018
"Double vision in one eye after taking Zyrtec for less than 2 weeks. How long will this last after discontinuing drug?"
- AZJJ
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 13, 2022
"I took this on and off for several years and then recently, it started to make me feel like a zombie. Is it a new formulation? Not sure... but I suggest you AVOID."
- Yall
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 18, 2016
"LOVE Zyrtec D...HATE HATE HATE THE PACKAGING....why can't you put it in a bottle instead of having to open ALL these tiny blister packs!!! This packaging is AWFUL!!"
- User
- October 3, 2016
"A sleeping pill. Terrible."
- jonryan
- April 11, 2009
"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."
- Lizk
- October 8, 2015
"After a week using it all symptoms were gone. If I miss it 3 to 5 days , symptoms returned. No drowsiness is the best part."
- Anonymous
- November 9, 2010
"I suffered from multiple sinus infections several times a year. Since taking Zyrtec on a regular basis I have been sinus trouble free for over a year. THANK YOU ZYRTEC!"
- Anonymous
- November 14, 2010
"It works well, however, it made me as sleepy as Benadryl."
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- April 22, 2009
"I tried Zyrtec about a year ago. It worked fine for a few days, then I started having frightening nightmares. "
- Anonymous
- November 6, 2008
"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."
- MNMike
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 25, 2019
"Tried the 24 hour Zyrtec for a week. Each day got a running nose and itchy, watery eyes. Zyrtec doesn't work for me."
- Anonymous
- July 21, 2009
"Took one pill and it knocked me out. If I had to drive I would not have been able to."
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"I had been perplexed how did I put on 12 pounds so fast within two months. I started thinking what have I been doing differently. It was I started taking Zyrtec. I stopped taking 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!"