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USES: This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, itching and hives.
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To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
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Zyrtec
Uses
This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, itching and hives.
Notes
- This medication can affect results of allergy tests.
- Remind your doctor you are taking this drug if you are scheduled for any tests.
Storage
- Store between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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Zyrtec |
Zyrtec (Rontag) 10mg Qty. 30 |
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour |
How
To Use - Take this medication by mouth once a day as directed.
- May be taken with or without food.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
Side
Effects - Drowsiness, sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, increased appetite, and nausea may occur.
- These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If they continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, breathing trouble or skin rash while taking this medication.
- This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorders or any allergies.
- This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
- Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen when outdoors.
- Limit intake of alcohol to prevent excessive drowsiness.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication.
- This medication is excreted into human breast milk.
- Discuss the risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter and prescription medication you may take including sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, sleep medicine, drugs for anxiety, barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), psychiatric medicines and other antihistamines.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Opinions for Zyrtec |
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| Latest opinions |
Results: 1-5 of 14
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adverse Reactions |  |
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| | No dependency problems: |
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| Sex:
F
Age: 54
Location:
Merritt Island, FL
Time Taken: 3 months
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| Reason:
Dust, cat, and seasonal allergy. | Date:
27 June 2011 | Side
Effects
My joint pain was so severe that I couldn't easily get up from a kneeling position. In addition, I started to wonder if I might soon be a candidate for hip replacement surgery. About a week ago, I saw a link for an article about ways to live to 100 and chose not to click because I didn't see the point of living that long with the level of pain I had. I finally correlated the onset of my symptoms with the purchase and use of Zyrtec. I have been off the drug for 5 days now and sure enough, my allergic symptoms have returned but, with respect to my joints, I feel like the Tin Man did after Dorothy oiled him. The prescribing information for Zyrtec says joint pain was observed infrequently (less than 2%) during the trial study but I feel if just one in 100 (1%) or even one in 1,000 (.1%) have the joint pain I've experienced, it's way too many.
Additional Thoughts
Zyrtec is one of the few non-drowsy allergy meds that actually works but it needs a warning label about possible unexpected and debilitating side effects such as joint pain.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |
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