Levocetirizine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• aly...
• June 4, 2017

For Urticaria "I suffered from hives caused by friction, sunlight, temperature change, exercise, and showering for over 10 years, getting increasingly worse as I got older. I hardly had a life -- I couldn't exercise or go outside without breaking out in painful, burning hives. Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl only helped a little. When I was finally prescribed Xyzal by an allergist, my life was changed! As long as I take it every day, I rarely get hives. I still get some if I run or am in the sun without sunscreen, but aside from that, I'm free! I am so thankful for Xyzal, and I am no longer living in fear every day of being ruined by hives. The first few days, I was drowsy, so I take it only at night."

• Nat...
• June 15, 2019

For Allergies "I have battled with sinus issues for a very long time. Sinus infections were a yearly thing, and I would get debilitated by awful sinus headaches that would cause me to have to be in a silent, dark room. My doctor had prescribed Flonase, and it didn't help. I have tried every over-the-counter medication with no help. Sudafed pain and pressure helped make the headaches go away but did nothing for the other conditions that sinus and allergies bring along. I work in a warehouse, so I'm constantly exposed to the weather, dust, and dirt. So I saw a commercial for Xyzal. I figured I'd give it a try. Went and picked up a pack of it, and it wasn't cheap. I instantly noticed a difference. Over time, I didn't get the headaches I once did. If I did get a sinus infection, I cleared it out in a third of the time I normally would. I went to my doctor to see if I could get it prescribed. That way, my insurance would cover it. Sure enough, he was able to, and life has been more enjoyable since."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I started this medication, Xyzal, due to chronic sinusitis and insane pressure headaches. The next day, I felt extremely jittery but just shook it off. The day after (so 2 days after starting this med), I had a crazy panic attack hit me. I had immense chest pain, SOB, tingling all over my whole body, extremely lightheaded, I was sure I was going to pass out, and uncontrollable shivering. I stopped it, but now my DR wants me to restart it again to see what happens since I was also started on a new med with it the first time... but since reading these comments, idk, seems to be a pretty usual side effect, and I did not like that feeling at all! Only good thing was I usually have trouble sleeping, and that first night I slept the whole night lol."

• Bab...
• October 5, 2013

For Allergies "WOW is all I can say. This allergy medication works great. It's for 24-hour relief, and I don't sneeze anymore. I have bad allergies to cats, but I love them so much, except they almost caused an asthma attack because of my allergies. Once I was prescribed Xyzal, all the symptoms went away. This is like a miracle for allergy relief, it doesn't make me drowsy at all, but it's different for each individual, I guess. It stops your eye itching, nose dripping, sneezing, and wheezing."

• Kra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

For Allergies "I have 6 cats and live in the country. I'm allergic to cat hair and dust mites and battle pet hair and dust daily! I was sent a 5-day sample of Xyzal to try. I've heard allergy meds should be taken in the morning, so (my bad) without reading the box, I took it in the morning. My allergies haven't improved after 2 doses versus my usual meds. After my first dose yesterday, I noticed my feet and ankles were swollen. They never swell! I thought it was odd but attributed it to a short road trip and food we don't normally eat. When it didn't go away after lots of water and rest, I got worried. I took another dose of Xyzal today, and again, my feet and ankles are swollen and also tender. My appetite is ravenous as well! Hello, red flags! Since I'm awake at 3 am anyway, I researched side effects of Xyzal - swollen feet and ankles are on the severe side effects list, and increased appetite and weight gain are on the milder side effects list!! No more Xyzal for me!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 27, 2016

For Allergies "Xyzal is one of the most effective antihistamines out there, IMO. It stops all my allergy symptoms from the first pill - I can feel my sinuses open up. It has gotten me through horrible seasons where the grasses I'm allergic to are rampant. The only downside for me is the major sedation. It is supposed to be non-sedating, but a few people will have issues with this. Curiously, I find the sedation to come on several hours after I take it, so I time that with bedtime. At first, the sedation was so bad that it felt like I was going under anesthesia! My allergist told me she had the same issue and had me cut the tablet in half to take the pediatric dose. That helped a lot, but I still time it for when it makes me tired."

• Mer...
• May 2, 2013

For Allergies "Over the past few years, I have increasingly been plagued by debilitating allergies. I have gotten shots and taken Zyrtec and other allergy meds daily without complete results. Xyzal was recently prescribed, and I have had excellent results. I haven't felt this good in years (at the height of allergy season, too)."

• Pau...
• March 5, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have been on Xyzal for a few years now for seasonal allergies. I am on the 5 mg dosage. I take it at night 20 minutes before I go to bed, and I sleep like a baby. When I wake, I have allergy relief all day: no runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, and hives during ragweed season. When my allergies are not bad, I cut back to a half pill, and it keeps my sinuses clear. If I come across a friend’s dog or cat, the small dose in my system keeps me in good shape in those situations too. It definitely works for me. The only cons for me are: sometimes a dry mouth, and it will make you sleepy if you take it during the day."

• Fem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2017

For Allergies "I have been taking Xyzal now for 10 days. The first couple of days, I thought I had finally found the answer to my chronic cough and allergy symptoms. It helped me to sleep through the night without coughing and most of the day. By about the fifth or sixth day, I started having severe muscle aches and joint pain over my entire body. My mother is 88 years old, and I feel like how she describes her body pain. The last few days, I have been trying to decide if it's worth the pain and fatigue until this morning on the 10th day. On top of the joint pain, muscle aches, tiredness, oh, and crazy vivid dreams, I felt myself wanting to cry several times today. That's just not me. I'm done!!!"

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2011

For Urticaria "I have had hives my entire life. I finally saw an allergist, and he did tests. He took me off of all medicines and put me on Xyzal. I took the Xyzal three times, and I have not had a hive since. Seriously. I had my first hives at 4 months and had hives every day for forty-six years. I do not know what Xyzal did, but it fixed me. I stopped taking Claritin, Benadryl, and Zyrtec. I took Xyzal for three days. It made me VERY sleepy. I can't even take a normal Benadryl dose without falling asleep, though. I had to take liquid Benadryl, one teaspoon, if I wanted to stay awake. I slept twelve hours with my first dose of Xyzal and about 8 hours with the two successive doses. Then, I never had a hive again."

• sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2019

For Allergies "I got insanely dizzy (where I couldn't walk in a straight line for much of the day), had horrible anxiety and depression, and couldn't sleep at night. I would wake up several times a night having intense panic attacks, and during the day would feel unreal (zombie-like and insane headaches). It did what it was supposed to and kept my rash under control, but was not really worth the side effects."

• Jnk...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 16, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "This medication has changed my son's life! He was always on multiple medications for asthma and allergies year-round, and nothing ever truly worked. This medicine is the only one he takes now, and he is 100% symptom-free of allergies, sinus issues, and asthma flare-ups. Very grateful for this medication!"

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

For Allergies "For the last few months, I have been experiencing horrible GI issues. Pain and pressure in the top center of my abdomen, bloating, fullness, no appetite, nausea, even joint pain and fatigue. I was thinking the worst, that I had developed some chronic condition and was going to be miserable forever. I had tried taking probiotics, acid reducers, gas relief, etc., and nothing was working. Then I remembered I had started taking Xyzal about the time this started. I was taking half a pill at night, every night since February. I have stopped, and all my symptoms went away. I can finally eat food and not want to die afterward. Super effective for my allergies, but I would rather have a runny nose than go through what I have been."

• Wol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2017

For Allergies "Most allergy medicines have not helped me at all. I decided to try Xyzal. I could tell a difference after the first dose. It doesn't make me tired like Benadryl, so I guess it depends on the person. And since everyone is different, I don't understand why people say not to waste money on this product. Just because it didn't work for you doesn't mean it won't work for others."

• Tig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2017

For Allergies "I tried this medication as I needed a good allergy med, and it knocked me out for 15 hours - like a drugged knockout. I couldn't get off the bed to go to the bathroom even. It was horrible. I didn't move for 15 hours, then, when it finally started to wear off, I hurt all over. Finally, after 36 hours, I'm starting to feel normal again. Never again! This stuff is nasty!"

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2019

For Allergies "I tried Xyzal, and it wipes me out for a few days. The first two days, I could hardly stay awake and slept most of it. The third day, I still felt tired and cloudy but didn't nap as much (still a lot). It helped with allergies, but I can't be a zombie for days. I tried it a few times, and each time was the same. I suggest that you make sure you have a few days that you're not expected to work or drive before you take it the first time, so you know how it affects you. Back to Allegra for me."

• Par...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 22, 2019

For Allergies "This was effective for me but also highly sedating and gave a Benadryl-like hangover in the morning, even if taken in the evening. I did a lot of experimenting and found that if I use a pill splitter and take something like 1/8 or 1/10 of a tablet before bed, the effectiveness is enough and the sedation is mild. My conclusion is that I’m really sensitive to this stuff and/or the drug has been dosed far too high by the manufacturer."

• Sun...
• March 19, 2013

For Allergies "After taking Xyzal for only 3 weeks, my quality of life has vastly improved. The first 2 days I felt a little sleepy. The only symptom I still have is a runny nose in the morning, but it goes away after several hours. I took Zyrtec D for over a decade while living in Los Angeles, and my allergy symptoms were controlled, but some days I could barely speak because my mouth and throat were simply too dry. After moving to Arizona, Zyrtec D was failing to control my allergy symptoms, and I was dry everywhere. My skin itched, my eyes and ears itched and hurt. I tried both Claritin D and Allegra D, which provided little to no relief."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this 19 hours ago. I’m still too sedated to safely drive and too unsteady to stand in the shower. Plus, my eyes are itching from allergy. This stuff should be pulled off the market immediately!"

• jan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 9, 2015

For Allergies "Before I started taking Xyzal, I would get so stuffy at night in bed that I would have gladly had my entire nose and sinuses removed. It was that horrible. I would lock up so tight my ears would pop. Xyzal has been a miracle for me. No more stuffy nose at night. It works wonderfully. I would give up any of my other medications before I would my Xyzal. I tried all the other allergy medications, but none helped. Xyzal is the very best!"

• Uco...
• October 17, 2010

For Allergies "This medicine has seriously changed my life. Had struggled with allergies and recurrent sinus infections my whole life, but in my early 20s started having idiopathic anaphylactic reaction. I ended up in the ER several times, once with epinephrine. My allergist determined I was allergic to everything... seasonal and indoors. He prescribed Xyzal. I have not had one ER visit or sinus infection in 2 years AND no side effects. I call it my magic pill."

• Mau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2017

For Allergies "I have really bad allergies due to tree pollen. I tried Xyzal for the first time, and it works! My throat doesn't get itchy anymore, and my nasal congestion is gone. I take 1 pill before bedtime, and my only struggle is staying up during the day. My brain gets foggy, and I am super sleepy. I am currently typing with my eyes shut. ZZzzzzzz."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

For Urticaria "I decided to try Xyzal when I was unable to calm the itching I have. A full tablet seemed to really dry me out. I was thrilled to see the tablets are scored! This means that it has the same dose on each side of the score. Much greater experience taking half. Lots of people don't know that is the reason it is scored. Half a Xyzal helps so much! The cost is better when you have twice the dose in a bottle! I'm really glad it's available."

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "My doctor prescribed Xyzal after my regular allergy medicine became ineffective, and I was continually getting sinus infections over a couple of months' span. I couldn't figure out why I was still showing allergy symptoms and continuing to get sinus infections while taking Xyzal. I decided to stop taking the medication after reading some side effects included sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and cough. Within a few days of stopping the medication, my symptoms disappeared. I found it interesting that some of the side effects I experienced were the reason I began taking this prescription in the first place."

• Smc...
• April 18, 2017

For Allergies "Awful! I feel like I've had the flu for days... I've been vomiting, dizzy, shaky, run down, not been able to sleep, and had a sore throat since I started taking this. It is NOT worth all the side effects!"