Zyrtec Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It is prescribed to treat the sneezing; itchy, runny nose; and itchy, red, watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever. Zyrtec also relieves the symptoms of year-round allergies due to dust, mold, and animal dander.

Zyrtec Dosage

• For adults, the usual starting dose is 5 or 10 milligrams once a day, depending on the severity of your symptoms.

Uses of Zyrtec

• It is used to treat the sneezing; itchy, runny nose; and itchy, red, watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever.
• It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Zyrtec

Before taken Zyrtec medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor.If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Zyrtec. Side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Coughing
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Nosebleed
• Sleepiness
• Wheezing

Warnings and precautions before taking Zyrtec:

• If you have kidney or liver disease, then you should tell your doctor. Because your dose of Zyrtec may have to be reduced.
• After taken this medicine, then you may feel dizzy, or drowsiness. So you should not participate in any activities that require alertness such as driving and operate machinery.

Drug Interaction :-

If you are taking Zyrtec with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Zyrtec with the following:

• Antidepressants such as Tofranil, Elavil, Ludiomil, and Anafranil
• Muscle relaxants such as Valium and Soma
• Pain-relieving narcotics such as codeine, Demerol, and Percocet
• Sedatives such as Nembutal, Seconal, and phenobarbital
• High doses of theophylline (Theo-Dur)

Overdose

After taken Zyrtec if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect. The primary symptom of a Zyrtec overdose is extreme sleepiness.

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