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Ive heard that taking zyrtec (cetirizine) can increase testorene hormone as well as applying zyrtec (cetirizine) cream on skin can stimulate hair growth. is it true?

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Not a known effect: This is not a reported effect of Cetrizine.

Answered 7/31/2014

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No: No scientific evidence of this. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is a selective anti-histamine which does not affect testosterone.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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