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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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Not true: Zyrtec (cetirizine) can cause significant drowsiness in up to 10% of the people.
Answered 5/3/2018
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