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(also known as Cetirizine hydrochloride, Zirtek, Zynor, Zyrlex, Reactine, Benaday, Cetirizin, Virlix, Humex)
Cetirizine hydrochloride is a medication used for the treatment of allergies, hay fever, angioedema, and hives. It is a second-generation H1-receptor antagonist antihistamine and works by blocking H1 histamine receptors. It is a major metabolite of hydroxyzine, and has the same basic side effects, including dry mouth. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Environmental Allergies | 380 |
80% |
| Hives | 49 |
90% |
| Asthma | 18 |
100% |
| Food Allergies | 16 |
94% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (496
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Zyrtec Reviews
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this works for early "spring" time allergies
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For a short time
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Yes! It clears up my stuffy nose and itchy eyes.
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also works great
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also helps a little
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It was working but my body is used to it now.
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Using currently
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My life line! When I first took it ages ago, it worked, but I'd pass out when I got home from work. My doctor had me start out on a half dose at night, and now I can take a full dose anytime during the day. No more itchy throat for me (unless I forget to take it)! :)
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helps but if I miss a pill it gets worse
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Heart palpitations
I usually take 10mg of reactine for my allergies. On high pollen days or when my allergies are worse I take 20mg(I get the pills split in half and jus... [More] -
can someone help plz????
Sorry, meant to say the Zyrtec is "over the counter"....not "over the doctor" stupid typos :) . [More] -
I'M BACK and Hives
I get hives a lot..take pepcid. I know that's a stomach medicine but it works to make the hives fade away. Also take benadryl or Claritin or Zyrtec..a... [More] -
singing causing asthma attack
I think it might be because I live around my asthma. They are both outdoors and indoors. Even taking singulair my lungs may still be aggravated. I als... [More] -
Zyrtec ??
Hi I take zyrtec I wouldnt exactly say we can get hooked on zyrtec.I tried everything else my doctor prescribed some of the side effects were very bad... [More]
