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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Pregnancy¡XHydroxyzine is not recommended for use in the first months of pregnancy since it has been shown to cause birth defects in animal studies when given in doses many times higher than the usual
human dose. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor.
Desloratadine and fexofenadine have not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that these medicin
es cause birth defects or other problems when given in doses higher than the usual human dose. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnan
t.
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How should this medicine be used?
Take Zyrtec once a day, exactly as prescribed. This medication can be taken with or without food.
Zyrtec may make your mouth dry. Sucking hard candy, chewing a stick of gum, or melting bits
of ice in your mouth can provide relief.
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Possible Side Effect
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Zyrtec.
More common side effects in adults may include:
- Drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue
Less common side effects in adults may include:
- Dizziness, sore throat
More common sid
e effects in children aged 6 to 11 may include:
- Abdominal pain, coughing, diarrhea, headache, nosebleed, sleepiness, sore throat, wheezing
Less common side effects in children aged 6 t
o 11 may include:
- Nausea, vomiting
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What is this Drug
Zyrtec is used in the treatment of nervous and emotional conditions to help control anxiety. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before surgery.
Some antihistamines
are used in the treatment of chronic urticaria, which is a persistent hive-like rash.
Antihistamines may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some antihist
amine preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription. However, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose of the medicin
e for your medical condition.
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Management of Overdoses:
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. In adults, the primary symptom of a Zyrtec overdose is extreme sleepiness. In children, restlessness and irritability may precede drowsine
ss. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
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Precautions while Using this Medicine
Before you have any skin tests for allergies, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of the test may be affected by this medicine.
When taking antihistamines
on a regular basis, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin at the same time (as for arthritis or rheumatism). Effects of too much aspirin, such as ringing in the ears,
may be covered up by the antihistamine.
- Antihistamines will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsines
s).
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