A 24-year-old female asked:
can zyrtec (cetirizine) cause an increase in heart rate? my usual resting is normal, but after taking zyrtec (cetirizine) (no d) it's been 100-120. do i need to be concerned?
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Dr. Christian Assad answered
14 years experience Cardiology
Stop and come back: That is a V E R Y rare side effect of Zyrtec (cetirizine). If that is really the case stopping zyrtec (cetirizine) will do the trick. I doubt thought it is.
See what happens and come back
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. David Shulan answered
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Yes: The plain zyrtec (cetirizine) should be safe but avoid zyrtec (cetirizine) d. Zyrtec (cetirizine) could cause drowsiness in some people.
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Dr. Marvin Den answered
45 years experience Internal Medicine
Both : Both should be the same. However ask your pharmacist who knows your medication history to tell you which you should use, if either.
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