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16 People found this comment helpful

Tried Claritin and Allegra. Neither worked. Zyrtec works great, although I have found that the generic doesn't work as well.

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9 People found this comment helpful

My son has had seasonal runny nose almost his whole life. He is now 7. Finally after all this time he was written a RX for Singulair. I had to get samples cause my insurance was fighting not to pay. The nurse suggested Zyrtec. How do I explain to someone that thinks she knows it all that I have given him this and it DOES NOTHING. I hope we get some relief from Singulair and the insurance will coop...

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Vipul |
2/16/2024
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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Fill dizzy after taking cetrazine. Helps in nose blockage and itching in nose

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Jojo | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
7/21/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have anxiety when it comes to taking medicine, always nervous that it’ll make me anxious. But I absolutely need to take this because I have a middle ear problem with fluid, and have bad vertigo now. This medicine doesn’t make you feel weird at all, you feel just the same you only notice that it’s working! Hope whoever reads this, feels better soon <3

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REC3T | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/23/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Cetirizine-ZYRTEC The best allergy pill on the market! Other off brand names work just as well, some better than others. For the person who wrote it kills your manhood, maybe it's time you have your limp biscuit checked by a professional because I have taken cetirizine for approximately 30 years & I still have plenty of performance in my stick shift & never have taken the blue pill & never needed to. I take Zyrtec year around, 1xday 365 days a year & never had any problems. I remember when it came out & when it became OTC & I was so happy because with insurance before it was OTC it was $95.00 per pill. Thank God times have changed. Read More Read Less

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BJD | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/14/2023
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.7
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I was misdiagnosed with asthma and given an inhaler, I sought a second opinion and was tested for allergies, turns out I displayed allergic reactions to every tree and grass and flower pollen in the midwest. I also have high blood pressures so the doc put me on this as it is safe for people with high pressure. It works and 1 dose lasts about 8-10 hours for me. I use the generic Wal Zyr house brand from Walgreens.I do not take it year round mainly from about April to mid August, by then most the pollen has subsided in my area Lincoln Ne.Read More Read Less

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Valerie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This is an amazing wonder drug. I’ve always had seasonal allergies that used to respond to raw local honey. When I moved out of state to a desert area, my allergies became extreme during the fall. I developed bad chest pains, lightheadedness, and breathlessness. I went into respiratory distress, gasping for breath, feeling like I was having an asthma attack, even though my blood oxygen, and chest X-rays were normal. My face hurt so bad I felt like I’d been in a motorcycle accident, and landed on my face. When I would take a short walk in the park, my diastolic blood pressure would drop into the 50s. After urgent care, and ER visits, my doctor prescribed Cetrizine 10mg, along with an albuteral inhaler, and nasal spray. It’s been like a miracle for me. I’m not only back to normal, I’m better than ever! Over time the efficacy keeps improving. Ordinarily I don’t like taking antihistamines because Benadryl makes me sleepy all day, and Allegra keeps me awake for days. Cetirizine has zero side effects for me. I feel completely like myself on a good day. It has given me my life back. I highly recommend this drug for people with acute seasonal allergies. Read More Read Less

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kapil | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/12/2022
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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Got this med to treat my running nose by a nurse when i was 14, and it worked for that. After the course is completed (5 days) I stopped taking this and my skin started itching in next 2 days. It was really deadly in next few hours and I felt like I'm dying. Now I went to a doc. after three days from my last dose and he prescribed me the same. And just with in a few minutes my body gets back to normal, like nothing ever happened and then I continued it forever. Every time I tried to resist this, it results in something really bad. The thing I did in last 10 years is to reduce the dose. Now I'm taking 5mg in every 52 hrs., mostly before sleeping coz it felt so good in the morning with a complete 8 hrs. of sleep with no Mid-sleep awakenings. It felt like I can't use my brain with full efficiency, if I got a chance anyhow I'll leave it for sure.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2021
Condition: Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
Overall rating 1.7
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So, it gave me relief from the itching hell that was hives That being said, I am nauseous. I am cold. I’m getting motion sick from moving around on a wheely office chair. I can barely focus on work I feel so crappy.

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Cetirizine | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/29/2021
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 1.0
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This is not a good brand for men because it kills your nature... And the docs will not tell you this.

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Zariah | 25-34 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/29/2021
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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Not only does Cetirizine 10mg work wonderfully for my environment allergies & occasional itchy hives, it works AMAZINGLY for my anxiety. I have panic disorder and cetirizine makes me feel calm without feeling drugged like Benadryl or hydroxazine. I take it before bed and I sleep amazing. I also will take it on days where I feel a bit extra anxious or panicky and it relaxes me without knocking me out like my alprazolam. I guess not everyone experiences a sedating effect from Cetirizine but I do and I am very grateful for this medication. Read More Read Less

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chai099 | 25-34 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/21/2021
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I had sinusitis since I was a kid. Tried this a year ago and absolutely great. I can drink cold water without worrying about my runny nose. But I felt a little drowsy after a time of taking the drugs. Overall recommended.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/29/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have c sinusitis- was born with it and received 'shots' for it monthly my first 2 years of life. Have been on oral meds for it for about 50 of my 60+ years of life. sequence of such extensive usage, many medications are not effective for me. This med, provided by my VA doctor at 10mg/tablet. I think this may be = o/c strength. This medicine is very effective when combined with furosemide also from my VA Dr. I am very satisfied with the results. I find the 1/day dose simple to take, especially as I have to take a number of other medications during the day, fewer is better for me. Also, I do not experience any drowsiness from this as I do with other types of antihistamines such as 'Benedryl."Read More Read Less

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Hsklar | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2019
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 2.7
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Did not work at all. Did not stop itching or redness.

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Runt321 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Very effective in reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

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kay2 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2018
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 3.0
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I suddenly got visibly white puffy bags under both eyes and my eyes became extremely dry as well as my nasal passages.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
4/30/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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drowsiness, fast heart beat

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Fate | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/29/2017
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.3
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This has worked for me, but very occationally i need to take a benadyl to help out. It's very expensive, but I have found a cheap generic that works. The nice part is that it realy does for the most part seem to work for 24 hours.

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jstoy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/28/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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It doesn't work!

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Mike | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/2/2017
Condition: Persistent Hives of Unknown Cause
Overall rating 5.0
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I've dealt with bouts of hives lasting for months several times in my life. First tried this drug when it was introduced and am glad it's now available OTC. Worked great for me--visible reduction in inflammation with itching and discomfort reduced by 90%. No drowsiness or other troublesome side effects for me. Store brand generics seem to work as well as the original.

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Srinu | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/3/2017
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.0
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It works slowly but causes drowsiness. I still feel tired after 36 hours and have a phlegm problem.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/30/2016
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I use this medication (Costco brand) for seasonal allergies. I have chronic dry eye. This medication does not effect my dry eyes. It keeps me from blowing my nose all day and feeling thick in the head. Without it my eyes burn from allergies. This medication works much better for me than loratadine (Claritin). In comparison, Claritin makes me sleepy and makes my eyes dry.

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