Comparing Zyrtec vs Flonase
Zyrtec | Flonase |
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Flonase (fluticasone) |
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Prescription and OTC
Zyrtec is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with Zyrtec is uncommon, Zyrtec is more likely... View more |
Over-the-counter
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 |
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More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | More about Flonase (fluticasone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 197 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Flonase has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 178 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Zyrtec side effects in more detail. |
See also: Flonase side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Zyrtec prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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 | Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
10.6 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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.
Further information
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