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I'm female, 71, and for years have had chronic rhinitis which leads to sinusitis, and bronchitis and worse. I have tried almost every allergy tablet and spray both here and in Germany. Finally, my new, young physician told me that he used Xyzal and gave me a few samples to try. It is the only medicine that has helped. Effective after the first three days. But the best thing of all is that it g...

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/28/2008
Condition: Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
Overall rating 4.3
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Was originally put on this medicine due to chronic hives of unknown origin. I am also a seasonal allergy sufferer and this medicine has helped combat those allergies as well.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have allergies and have been on Claritin for over a year. I recently developed severe laryngitis and the Specialist prescribed Xyzal and I went off the Claritin. I am already having relief and my vocal cords seem to be better. I am a bit drowsy but not that I can't function.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/23/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have a bad case of poison oak and this is the only thing that releives itching

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2008
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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I woke up with hives, lip and tongue numbness. I felt relief within an hour of taking. Works great.

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Anonymous |
5/19/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 4.7
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It makes me very drowsy so I have to take it at night I get a restful sleep without having to blow my nose a zillion times.

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C1031F | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/18/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking xyzal for less than a week and feel so much better. I have had a sinus infection since mid-Fedruary!!! A 4th round of antibiotics, veramyst, and xyzal have cleared me up soooo much. I'm sleeping better too. I had a small amount of sleepyness the first few days but have no side effects now.

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kcampisi | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
5/14/2008
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.7
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THIS MEDICATION WORKS VERY QUICKLY AND IS VERY EFFECTIVE!I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS NEW DRUG.

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ck | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/12/2008
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 4.0
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I was prescribed this drug for unexplained hives. It has minimized the hives wonderfully. Still have a few now and then but nothing like before. If I do not take the medicine every day I start breaking out with hives again. So even though this is ver effective it is only a treatment not a cure. Now that I have been on it for about 6 months I am starting to have side effects that I did not notice at first. I feel very fatigued all the time, dry mouth, lack of motivation, easily agitated, agressive and depressed. I am concerned about continuing with this product even though it is very effective on treating the hives it was prescribed for.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/8/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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My allergies are indeed better. However, I've been taking it for 2 weeks and am still experiencing extreme fatigue and constant dizziness. Not sure if its worth it. I feel 'out of sorts' and have trouble focusing. I also just can't get enough sleep. I think I may just go back to Singulair during the day and Benadryl at night.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/6/2008
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 3.0
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I've been using Xyzal for idiopathic hives. It makes me very lethargic the following day and very shaky all the time. It also feels like my heart is racing too. I don't like the feeling and would almost rather deal with the hives.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2008
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 3.0
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My dermatologist prescribed this med for urticaria / hives. It works within one hour. From that perspective, it's terrific, but... one single dose will knock me out for two days!! If I take it before going to sleep at night, I have to take off work the next day. It puts me in a cloud! So, it works on the itching very, very well, but I can't continue it with it due to the cloud factor.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/3/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have had such an increase in my appetite. I am wondering if this is cause by the drug. Also, nausea and heartburn.

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medicalgrl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/26/2008
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had complete relief with this medication however the price even with insurance is very high. My pharmasist told me that Xyzal uses the same active ingreredient as Zyrtec so it is the same. Ask you Dr or Pharmasist about this.

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epcoombe | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/20/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had SEVERE itching in my feet and hands for "no apparent reason.' It was so bad I went to the pharmacy and they told me to put hydrocortizone 1% cream on until I got to the dr. It helped...but XYZAL samples were given to me by my Doc., and I have to say, I didn't "feel" any different, BUT I did notice that I did not itch anymore! Relief. I have "found" the reason for my itching! I cannot eat sushi or tapioca! One of my favorite childhood treats, tapioca. It is either that or green tea, yes that stuff everyone is saying has so many antioxidants! I cannot drink it! Good meds, XYZAL! Read More Read Less

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njchic | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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this is the best allergy drug I haved used. I instantly felt 10 times better after 2 hours of taking it. I have experienced no side effects. I feel like a whole new person. The only downfall was the co-pay that I had to pay which was pricey and no refills.

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bitbit87 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2008
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.0
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I have been taking this drug for several days now for seasonal allergies and it has caused me to break out in hives all over my arms, face, and neck. Considering that I have never been allergic to any type of medication before, I am really disappointed with the outcome of this drug that was supposed to help with allergies in the first place.

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mrsgolddigger | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2008
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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I am allergic to my own sweat. I was placed on this a few days ago and I love it. I can workout, layout in the sun, work in my garden and when I get into my car to run to the store I dont break out anymore. It is truly a miracle for me. I have been living on Benedryl and Clariton for almost 10 years. Finally I am hive free. One pill a night is better that 4 or 5 liquid bottles a day. Since I live in Florida, I was drinking it like water.. I highly recommend it.. Cheers!

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ciajma | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/11/2008
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I was doubtful when I first started using this medication, but now I'm so glad my doctor prescribed it. The side effect of sleepiness was a plus for me, because I can now sleep better at night.

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Anonymous |
4/9/2008
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.3
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I was extremely fatigued approximately 20 minutes after taking the medication. The next morning I my eyes were very heavy and I had very little energy for most of the morning. I would not recommend this drug.

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momellie13 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2008
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.0
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this drug worked great for allergys ,but caused extreme dizziness + trouble focosing eyes, very light headed

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