I started taking Zyrtec for my seasonal and non-seasonal sneezing, itching eyes, and itching skin. It worked very well for those things. However, starting about 24-48 hours after I began taking Zyrtec, I found myself feeling sad, "off," and had crying episodes. I did not associate the two, thinking it was something hormonal. However, for the next 3 months, I continued to feel confused, kind of dep...
I had to take Zyrtec orally when i was 10 for ADHD prescribbed from my doctor. It was horrible exprence for me. It made me depressed, i couldnt pay attention with Zyrtec in my system. My grades slipped and i always had blurry eyes. My docot was concered about me and took me off the drug for a week. After 2 days my grades started going back up, i was happy again and my eyes and allergies were lesse...
I have recently developed allergies with rashes and hives. This is the only drug that takes care of all of these. I definitely recommend it.
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ctk | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This seems to be the 'right drug' for us. We have tried just about every other allergy medicine there is, short of the weekly shots and this one works great. My son has moderate asthma and the combo of his asthma meds and this med seems to be the magic one. He's been on this combo for about 3 years now and we haven't had a serious asthma attack in all this time.
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Dalli | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 3.0
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Works on my seasonal allergies but it puts me to sleep and makes me tired.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/23/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
12/17/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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It was the only medicine that I have found to help with my sinus and allergies year round. I love it!!
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stargate | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/12/2007
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Zyrtec has been used by me and my daughter and we both love it for our allergies. It works as an anti-itching medication. This is very important because the allergies that my daughter have are emviromental and animal. The only thing I have a problem with is the price. My insurance covers it, but as for my daughter, wow! I heard that this medication is going to becoming otc. I cant wait, and I hope the price is reasonable.
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dannyinpa | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/9/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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This perscription medication works well for individuals who have nasal congestion at night.
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carolyn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had chronic hives for years, believed to be associated with menopause. I have uncontrollable itching and sometimes inflammation. 100 mg every other day has brought me relief. It's been a blessing, saving me from embarrassing scratching.
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D Geils | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I still get allergic, respitory problems ... again, with season changes. Can I take OTC cold medicines, safely to control the resulting colds?
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Combined this with Singulair to control my rhinitis. Works wonders.
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mctlaw | 55-64 | Female | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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a miracle.
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GIGI | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/21/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.3
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I might as well have been popping candy.
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Michele | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Zyrtec is the only allergy medication that stopped my sinus headaches completely after years of suffering. Zyrtec 10mg once a day gave me immediate relief. I highly recommed this drug.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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For years I suffered with constant sinus headache. My doctor prescribed Zyrtec 10mg once a day. I didn't realized how much pain I lived with until this medication. It is like a miracle drug for me. I can't say enough good things about this, however, it is VERY COSTLY!!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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this was the only drug that workded for me.
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Rose | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I had drainage which kept my stomach upset. The first nighg I took Zyrtec the drainage stopped. This was a miracle for me.
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juice | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
Overall rating 5.0
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I get hives and chronic wheezing every year when the seasons change from hot to cold or cold to hot. Zyrtec has been a very effective treatment.
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