Levocetirizine for Allergies User Reviews (Page 2)

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

• Smc...
• April 18, 2017

"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!"

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2017

"This medication is incredible. It has changed my life. I used to sniffle and have a consistent stream of mucus flowing from my nose due to environmental allergies. This has completely changed how I feel. No more itchy, red, watery eyes, mucus, or overall discomfort. I can work without a tissue box nearby! If you have terrible allergies, I do think it's worth a shot. Also, I do advise you to take it in the evening as it might make you drowsy. The medication states it works for 24 hours, but realistically, it's about 18-20 hours."

• kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2019

"Virtually every other allergy medicine doesn't work at all on me. I get severely itchy eyes and nasal congestion, so bad I have to take off work because I cannot function. Xyzal is the only medicine that works for me."

• Kai...
• April 25, 2017

"This is the worst allergy medication I have ever tried. It did not help with any of the symptoms listed on the box. Not only did it not help with what I took it for, it also made me unbelievably tired. I felt like I had taken some sleeping pills. Do not waste your money on this product."

• Chi...
• April 19, 2017

"My vision is so bad that I could not read the warnings on the box. I bought one bottle for home and one for work. Big mistake. 1. It does not ease any of my allergy symptoms, which include cough, runny nose, and runny eyes. 2. It makes me feel stoned. 3. I've had pretty serious body aches since I started taking it. Based on a few of the reviews here, I think it must be related. I am going to go cold turkey. It can't be worse than this stuff. Does anything work for allergies? I will be moving to the desert soon. Fingers crossed!"

• Cpm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2022

"Healthy adult male, slightly overweight, itchiness from allergies. Half a tablet left me groggy and exhausted for nearly 30 hours. Also some minor chest pains. I cannot risk using it again. It got rid of the itchiness, but the side effects are a big negative."

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2017

"This medicine made me feel a million times worse than without any allergy medicine at all. It felt like I was having a severe allergic reaction to Xyzal, which is supposed to help alleviate allergy symptoms, not cause more severe symptoms. I really hope it didn't cause any long-term harm."

• Cmg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2019

"Bought the Xyzal yesterday morning as I had run out of my other allergy medication. Took ONE pill at 8 a.m. and was out cold and on the couch for the rest of the day. I am experiencing a loss of balance and can manage to stand up for a minute before I get really hot and nauseous. It's now been a little over 24 hours, I'm still on the couch, no balance, and feeling really fatigued. Will NOT take this again."

• Meg...
• April 16, 2017

"Took this for seasonal allergies. Knocked out cold for 9 hours, woke up feeling hungover. Went out with family for breakfast, came back home and slept 5 more hours. Awful! I don't know how people could function taking this regularly."

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2018

"On Xyzal, I experienced severe depression and dark thoughts. I was on it for 16 days. I also had severe chest pains/anxiety attack while on it. I have been off of it for 4 days, and every day I'm feeling better. While I was having symptoms, I googled side effects and found 'depression.' Really grateful to be off this and feeling better."

• C8a...
• August 1, 2017

"I live in Central Texas, where we have allergens year-round. I have suffered from allergies all my life, and eventually, everything just stopped working, and nasal sprays made things worse. Xyzal has been amazing for me. I take it at night and have zero side effects (that I'm aware of!). It is TOTALLY worth trying if Claritin and Zyrtec don't work for you anymore."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2017

"I was looking around on these reviews to see if anyone else experienced weight gain. While the drug worked pretty well for my allergies (dairy consumption), I was shocked to see after a few days of taking it, I had ballooned up inexplicably. Yikes. Found one person who said they had also gained weight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2017

"Took this for allergies and to help me sleep. I had the best sleep I've had in years, but I was so groggy and hazy during the day that I stopped taking it after 2 nights. This certainly works for allergies (no more sneezing or itchy, watery eyes), but I wouldn't take it if you have small children or a day job. I had such a hard time keeping my eyes open at work."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2018

"I am so careful about meds and always I am cautious about side effects. I am feeling really stupid right now. I gave this a try as nothing else really has helped me with my severe allergies. It was amazing from the start, and I have had almost total relief. I take it daily, every morning, to stop the inevitable from starting. I wish I had looked into the side effects long ago. After 6 months of completely debilitating exhaustion, fatigue, mood swings, and daily diarrhea, I now realize my problem. I have been checked out head to toe by a doctor, blood work done, and we were left with no answers until now. I guess miserable allergies, sneezing, and coughing are my trade-off. Is there nothing put out by big pharma that won't cause more problems and anal leakage? I'm serious, this sucks."

• J K...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

"I cut down to a 1/4 tablet daily because of anger outbursts when taking Xyzal. I thought that I would be okay at the 1/4 tablet dose, but becoming angry at any provocation seems to be the norm for me when taking Xyzal. I simply can't take Xyzal, so I just take half a Benadryl at bedtime and Mucinex during the day."

• Krt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2017

"Extremely effective. I have had horrible allergies for years, and this was the only thing that worked for me. Make sure you take it an hour or so before you go to bed, though, the drowsiness side effect is huge if you don't. After my allergies were under control, I was able to switch to half a pill, and that helped with the morning grogginess a lot. But it gave me my health back, so I'm grateful!"