Flonase Alternatives Compared
| Flonase | Zyrtec | Cetirizine |
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| Flonase (fluticasone) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Cetirizine |
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Prescription only
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Zyrtec is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic-type reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with Zyrtec is uncommon, Zyrtec is more... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Cetirizine is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic-type reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with cetirizine is uncommon, cetirizine... View more |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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| More about Flonase (fluticasone) | More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | More about Cetirizine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Flonase has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Cetirizine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 269 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Flonase side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zyrtec side effects in more detail. |
See also: cetirizine side effects in more detail. |
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View all Flonase prices and generic prices |
View all Zyrtec prices and generic prices |
View all cetirizine prices |
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| Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Other cetirizine brands include: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children's, Alleroff, Children's Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children's 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec Hives View more | All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children's, Alleroff, Children's Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children's 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec, Zyrtec Hives View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8 hours |
10.6 hours |
10.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with cetirizine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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September 27, 1996 |
December 08, 1995 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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