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Zyrtec (cetirizine) makes me very drowsy. is this common and are there non-drowsy antihistamines that provide as effective allergy relief? thanks

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Dr. Felecia Sumner answered

Yes: This is a common side effect of Zyrtec, but it is different for everyone. If Zyrtec makes you drowsy, you could try the other 2 common anti-histamines instead - Allegra or Claritin (loratadine). Some people have been drowsy with these medicines as well, but others have not. Best wishes.

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Answered 8/26/2014

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A member asked:

Zyrtec (cetirizine) makes me very drowsy. is this common and are there non-drowsy antihistamines that provide as effective allergy relief? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felecia Sumner answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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