Question 1

zyrtec vs cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: The generic name for zyrtec is cetirizine.

Question 2

what is zyrtec (cetirizine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: It's an allergy medication.  It can treat running nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, itchy nose/throat...

Question 3

please describe the medication: cetirizine?

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Antihistamine : Ceftirizine is the generic name of an antihistamine previously marketed under the brand name zyrtec (cetirizine).

Question 4

what are the ingredients of zyrtec (cetirizine)?

Accepted Answer

Cetirizine (active): The active ingredient does the work.  Pills may also contain preservatives, food dyes, stabilizers, and a coating.

Question 5

can i take zyrtec d with eliquis ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, especially anticoagulants as Eliquis, wish you well

Question 6

is better loratadine or cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: While many people prefer Loratadine and it works just fine, others find more relief with cetirizine.  It is difficulty to know who will respond better to one or the other.

Question 7

what are cetirizine tablet side effects?

Accepted Answer

Generic for Zyrtec (cetirizine): The most common side effects of Cetirizine are sedation and dry mouth.
Children typically tolerate the sedative effects better than adults but parents have reported changes in personality and mood amongst my patient population under the age of 7 years.  Overall Cetirizine is a very effective once a day antihistamine in the class of  2nd generation antihistamines.

Question 8

does zyrtec (cetirizine) make ppl drunk?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Zyrtec, (cetirizine) a second generation antihistaminic is generally non sedating,  few patints though get  sedated, some with continuous use the sedative effect wears off.

Question 9

can you take zyrtec while taking tamiflu?

Accepted Answer

Both are OK: These will complement each other and not negatively interact.

Question 10

can you take claritin and zyrtec together?

Accepted Answer

NO: they are both antihistamines and would not be useful or safe taken together!

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