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Zyrtec Allergy

Cetirizine Hydrochloride

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6.4  Effectiveness
2.8  Side Effects
5.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 2 Zyrtec Allergy side effects and 3 Zyrtec Allergy benefits.

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Dimetapp Allergy 9.98 9.41 0 53 Get Info
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Allegra 7.17 5.32 2.48 6 Get Info
Zyrtec Allergy 4.38 4.85 2.08 8 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Zyrtec Allergy by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zyrtec Allergy, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 2.3% 2.3% 88.6% 6.8% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 4.4% 93.3% 2.2% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 2.3% 13.6% 52.3% 27.3% 4.5%
Confidence 2.3% 0% 88.6% 4.5% 4.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 4.4% 88.9% 6.7% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 97.7% 2.3% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 2.2% 82.2% 6.7% 8.9%
Energy 0% 6.8% 72.7% 15.9% 4.5%
Eyesight 0% 2.2% 91.1% 6.7% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 97.7% 2.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 2.2% 2.2% 86.7% 4.4% 4.4%
Pain 0% 0% 93.2% 6.8% 0%
Patience 2.3% 0% 81.8% 11.4% 4.5%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 97.7% 0% 2.3%
Skin Complexion 2.3% 0% 93.2% 4.5% 0%
Sleep 2.3% 0% 77.3% 11.4% 9.1%
Stress Level 0% 2.2% 88.9% 6.7% 2.2%
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Commonly Reported Zyrtec Allergy Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 97.4% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Breathing Difficulties 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 88.9% 5.6% 0% 5.6% 0%
Confusion 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Depression 88.9% 5.6% 0% 5.6% 0%
Diarrhea 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Dizziness 84.4% 11.1% 2.2% 2.2% 0%
Drowsiness 70.5% 20.5% 6.8% 2.3% 0%
Dry Mouth 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 81.8% 15.9% 0% 0% 2.3%
Fever 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 86.4% 11.4% 2.3% 0% 0%
Insomnia 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 88.9% 5.6% 0% 5.6% 0%
Muscle Cramping 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 97.4% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
Nosebleeds 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sneezing 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Stinging Sensation 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 89.7% 6.9% 0% 3.4% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Zyrtec Allergy Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Tingling Sensations 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zyrtec Allergy
Since taking Zyrtec Allergy Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 2.1%
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05 Sep 2011 Zyrtec worked well for my allergies.
   —Posted by Twin
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02 Sep 2011 Zyrtec Allergy is a very effective drug to use for allergies, I would highly recommend others to use. Overall the allergy drug is good.
   —Posted by Twin
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07 Aug 2011 im allergic to grass so when i am mowing the lawn i have to wear a mask and take zyrtec or else i will have a highhh feverr
   —Posted by superdad1222
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09 Apr 2011 I just started taking Zyrtec and I like it a lot more than Benadryl Allergy. It doesn't make you as drowsy, so if you are looking for an allergy med that you can take at night and still be up, I would go with Zyrtec.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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30 Mar 2011 during allergy attack, I take zyrtec and this allergy medication gives me a big relief compare to other allergy medications that I tried.
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