Zyrtec-D Side Effects
An antihistamine and decongestant combination, Zyrtec-D is known to reduce symptoms associated with allergy symptoms. The generic form, pseudoephedrine/cetirizine, can be used in place of Zyrtec-D to help with your symptoms.
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Benefits
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Zyrtec-D helps lessen seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms, including watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, itching eyes and sneezing.
Minor Side Effects
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Most medications are taken without having adverse effects but you may experience are drowsiness and fatigue, trouble sleeping, head ache or dizziness, dry mouth or nausea.
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Severe Side Effects
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While rare, you may experience an allergic reaction with symptoms being rash, itching, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, or swelling. Tell your doctor if any of the following effects occur: change in heartbeat, uncontrollable shaking or tremor, seizures, yellowing eyes or skin, problem urinating, mood changes, dark urine or persistent fatigue.
Interactions
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Zyrtec-D should not be taken with or within 14 days of MAO inhibitors such as phenelzine, linezolid, selegiline, furazolidone, moclobemide, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, or isocarboxazid.
Certain blood pressure medicines (guanethidine, beta-blockers, reserpine,methyldopa), herbal supplements (ephedra), and adrenalin-like prescriptions (ephedrine, methylphenidate) may increase your chances of unfavorable side effects.
Also let your doctor know if you are taking drugs that cause drowsiness (anti-anxiety, antihistamines, anti-seizure, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers, tranquilizers, psychiatric medicines or sleep aids.
Warnings
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Zyrtec-D should not be used by children under 12 years old because of the high amount of pseudophedrine. Do not schedule an allergy test if you are taking Zyrtec-D as it may affect test results. Tell your doctor if you have any known allergies, especially to pseudoephedrine with cetrizine or hydroxyzine. Disclose any history of glaucoma, severe high blood pressure, heart disease or difficulty with urinating.
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