Is cetirizine a drug?

Is cetirizine a drug?

Cetirizine is an OTC drug that can relieve mild to moderate allergy symptoms. Like any drug, especially OTC medication, you should understand all of the considerations before you start taking it.

Can I take 20mg of cetirizine?

Chronic urticaria can significantly reduce quality of life and is sometimes refractory to standard treatment. From the limited evidence available, cetirizine 20 mg appears to be well tolerated. Some people may be prepared to risk adverse effects such as drowsiness in order to reduce symptoms.

Is Zyrtec making me tired?

Both Zyrtec and Claritin may make you drowsy or tired. For that reason, you shouldn’t take these medications if you also take muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, or other drugs that cause drowsiness. Taking them at the same time that you take sedating drugs can make you extremely sleepy.

Can Zyrtec raise your blood pressure?

For allergy sufferers with heart disease, medicines such as Allegra, Zyrtec or Claritin should be safe. However, medicines containing decongestants — including Allegra-D, Zyrtec-D and Claritin-D — could increase your blood pressure and heart rate or interfere with your heart medication.

How does Zyrtec work in the body?

Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Is it OK to take ibuprofen and Zyrtec together?

No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take Zyrtec at night?

ZYRTEC® provides 24-hour relief, all day and all night.

Does Zyrtec help with congestion?

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