Question 1

can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) for allergies while taking insulin for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be fine.

Question 2

i have high blood pressure , diabetes  can i drink zyrtec (cetirizine) to help with a sinus infection? or should i use a vaporizer?

Accepted Answer

See below: So, zyrtec (cetirizine) is safe in hypertension and diabetes.  However, zyrtec (cetirizine) does not treat infection.  It treats allergies so if the sinusitis is allergic, that will help or if you have other allergy triggers, it can help.  Most sinus infections are allergic or viral and they get better on their own. Only a minority are bacterial and require antibiotics.

Question 3

zyrtec vs cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: The generic name for zyrtec is cetirizine.

Question 4

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 5

please describe the medication: cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

side-effects of cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

A few.: Not like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) which has major anticholineric issues, it still can cause drowsiness, dry mouth.  It is a very effective and highly specific h1 blocker, which reduces allergic sx.

Question 8

can u take piriton and cetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Carefully!: Piriton is a brand name for chlorpheniramine.  It is an older antihistamine that can be very sedating.  Taking two antihistamines together can cause a lot of dryness.  Taking piriton with Cetirizine could cause significant sedation.  I would caution using these together.

Question 9

can zyrtec (cetirizine) kill yeast?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This is an antihistamine drug used to treat allergic reactions, and does not have known antifungal activity.

Question 10

can i take cetirizine and loratidine?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time.

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