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A member asked:

I am on zyrtec (cetirizine) and flonase for severe hayfever. neither should cause drowsiness but i feel severely tired&like i almost have to be reminded to breathe?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not true: Zyrtec (cetirizine) can cause significant drowsiness in up to 10% of the people.

Dr Clay agreed

Answered 5/3/2018

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