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What's the Issue with the Allergy Medicine Zyrtec? Side Effects 0 Views • 24 days ago

What's the issue with the allergy medicine Zyrtec or Cetirizine? Your nerve cells use choline to talk to each other, and if you take medications that are anticholinergic, it can cause confusion and agitation. It might not be an issue right now but as we get older and if we start to become confused and agitated, these types of medications including the use of Zyrtec for hay fever and allergies can cause side effects and should be the first to be looked at by a doctor.

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How to use Cetirizine? (Zyrtec, Reactine, Prevalin) - Doctor Explains Side Effects 0 Views • 24 days ago

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Cetirizine. This video is part of a video series on your skin. We will cover all kinds of skin related problems and drugs. So for more skin related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Cetirizine
Brand names: Zyrtec, Reactine and Prevalin.
Available as a tablet and drink.

How to use it?
Tablet: Swallow the tablet completely with half a glass of water.
Drink: Use a measuring cup or measuring spoon to measure the correct amount you need to take.

Duration of treatment?
The usual treatment takes weeks to years. However if you are not experiencing any improvements after 3 days of use then you should contact your prescribing doctor. An other drug might be more suitable for you.

When to use it?
Cetirizine is an antihistamine. It can be used to treat an allergic reaction, like a hay fever or hives.

What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
Usually doctors prescribe 10 mg a day for adults or a child older than 12 years.

What are the side-effects?
- Common (1-10%): drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nausea and diarrhea.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): abdominal pain, diarrhea, agitation, itching and a rash.

Safety:
You can combine Cetirizine with any type of food, however be careful when you combine it with alcohol. As this might increase the dazing effect of Cetirizine.
In addition it is usually safe to drive while using this drug, however it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects then please do not drive.
Lastly Cetirizine can have interactions with other drugs. Therefore always discuss this with your treating physician.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
Cetirizine can be used safely while pregnant, however while breast feeding a small amount of the drug can be passed on to your baby. This is most likely not harmful, however always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Cetirizine.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Cetirizine.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT CETIRIZINE (ZYRTEC, XYZAL) SIDE-EFFECTS Side Effects 0 Views • 24 days ago

Did you know that the popular allergy medication cetirizine might have some hidden side effects that your doctor won't necessarily mention? INCLUDING THE LATEST FDA DRUG SAFETY ALERT:
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug....-safety-and-availabi

In this video we are going to uncover some important information about cetirizine that you need to know.

Many people rely on cetirizine for allergies, but there are potential side effects that are not commonly discussed.

Let's delve into the lesser-known side effects of cetirizine, including how it can impact your sleep, mood, and more.

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Brand names include:

Zirtek
Zyrtek
Fexallegra
Reactine
Aller-Tec-D (containing Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine)
Citiri-D (containing Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine)
Wal Zyr D (containing Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine)
Zyrtec-D® (containing Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine)

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TIMELINE:

00:00 Introduction
00:44 What is Cetirizine?
01:29 How does Cetirizine work?
02:05 Who cannot take Cetirizine
02:47 How and when do you take Cetirizine?
03:28 What should you avoid?
04:13 What are the Common side-effects?
04:34 What are the Serious side-effects?
05:30 The question about extreme tiredness and fatigue
06:15 Can antihistamines cause weight gain?
07:19 Does Cetirizine affect your mood?
07:51 What is Cetirizine withdrawal syndrome?

CLINICAL DATA:

Histamine Actions in the Central Nervous System:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/b....ooks/NBK28245/#:~:te

Hypothalamic neuronal histamine: implications of its homeostatic control of energy metabolism:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go....v/9225331/#:~:text=Z

Association of prescription H1 antihistamine use with obesity: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p....mc/articles/PMC32213

Central Histamine, the H3-Receptor and Obesity Therapy:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go....v/31269888/#:~:text=

Assessment of the effects of antihistamine drugs on mood, sleep quality, sleepiness, and dream anxiety:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24673474/

Depression: Common medication side effect?
https://www.health.harvard.edu..../blog/depression-com

Pruritus after discontinuation of cetirizine:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p....mc/articles/PMC66130

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