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What is Zyrtec?
Zyrtec is an antihistamine. Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms. Zyrtec is used to treat allergies, hives (urticaria), and other allergic inflammatory conditions. Zyrtec may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I know before using Zyrtec?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Cetirizine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking cetirizine.
Are there any side effects?
Stop taking cetirizine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take cetirizine and talk to your doctor if you experience sleepiness, fatigue, or dizziness, headache, or dry mouth. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How should I use Zyrtec?
Take cetirizine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. ? Take each dose with a full glass of water. Cetirizine can be taken with or without food. Cetirizine is usually taken once daily. Follow your doctor's instructions. Store cetirizine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What about drug interactions?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medications for anxiety or sleep such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), temazepam (Restoril), or triazolam (Halcion) medications for depression such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), or paroxetine (Paxil), other cough, cold, or allergy medicines; or · any other medications that cause drowsiness, sleepiness, or relaxation. Heavy sedation may occur if cetirizine is taken with any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with cetirizine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Are there any other precautions when using Zyrtec?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Cetirizine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking cetirizine. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy with cetirizine. Cetirizine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take cetirizine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Cetirizine passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take cetirizine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from cetirizine. You may require a lower dose of this medication.
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