ADD / ADHD Medications: Zyrtec
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Zyrtec for Kids ?
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on March 30, 2011
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Our six year old is coming home with swollen eyes, congestion etc and I think it bad allergies. Any suggestions of what one can use for allergies for kids. For me, I t...
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- Claritin is really good for allergies in kids. Benedryl will make him sleepy so I do not suggest that.
- Yep, they make a kids' Zyrtec. My son is 5 and he's been taking it for a couple years. They also make children's Claritin, and kids can get prescribed Allegra. I do...
- yes they have zyrtec for kids my daughter has been on it since a year old. i recently just changed her over to benadryl because i can get the generic for cheaper. it w...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Zyrtec and Cold Meds.
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on October 28, 2008
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My son {will be 4 in March} started taking zyrtec this year for his allergies. It has worked so well. He use to get so congested and have to have breathing treatments ...
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- Both of my kids have asthma, and it always got worse at night with the coughing and wheezing. I tried those pillow cases that are suppose to keep out dust mites, etc.....
- I know this may sound crazy....but my daughter's preschool teacher once told me to rub garlic on her feet and chest before bedtime and/or cut a few cloves and sit next...
- My daughter who is 5 now, had the symptoms you've described - allergies, breathing treatments, wheezing and for a long time we limped along with Benedryl. About 2 yea...
Zyrtec Causing Hyperness
Asked by E.G. from Detroit
on July 23, 2008
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I am a mother of a 3 1/2 year old girl, she has recently been put on zyrtec for bug bites, and she is also on and anti biotic for and ear infection and tylenol for a ...
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- I agree. If she's driving you nuts, it would probably be best to see if he can switch her. Different medicines act differently on different folks.
- My daughter was struggling with allergies when she was about 2 and the doctor suggested that I try Benadryl. He said to wait until bedtime as she would get groggy so w...
- With zyrtec you don't have to give it continuously to work, you can use it as needed, also give it in the morning maybe at a lower dose. I worked in a pharmacy for yea...
Has Your Child Suffered from Any Side Effects While on Zyrtec?
Asked by J.H. from Charlotte
on January 29, 2008
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My 19 month old son was just diagnosed with allergies. My doctor quickly put him on 1/2 teaspoon of zyrtec. Has anyone experienced any side effects from this medicat...
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- Hi- My 5 year old has been on zyrtec and zantac forever. When he first began, they made him kind of sleepy, but that didn't last long. Now, he has no problems and n...
- Hi J., My son is 13months old and has never been on Zyrtec or anything for allergies, but I'm a pharmacist and may be able to help. The most common side effect fr...
- My 9 year old daughter has been on zyrtec for the past 3 years and the only side effects that she has had is she occasionaly gets A little hoarse, Other than that she ...
Giving Zyrtec to a 10 Month Old?
Asked by A.H. from Nashville
on April 12, 2007
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My 10 month old daughter has suffered from nasal congestion and a runny nose for most of her 10 months. She also occasionally breaks out in sporadic little red bumps ...
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- My daughter is almost 3 and has been taking Zyrtec forever. Give it at night that is what my doctor told me to do and it really works. She also takes Singulair but she...
- I not sure what I would do either but do discuss your concerns with her doctor before doing anything. I know zyrtec can make people drowsy but I take it and it doesn't...
- Hello! I have taken Zyrtec before and it is a good drug, I was just told by my doctor not to give anything to my child undre the age of 1 onything but triaminic the o...
Adverse Side Effects of Zyrtec? Flonase? Albuterol?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 7, 2010
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My son recently started on a regimen of Zyrtec and Flonase daily, and Albuterol as needed.
When we started these meds, I posted something on this site about his a...
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- The asthma meds do this to my son (pulmacort, albuterol). I don't know about zyrtec. He throws things all the time when he's on his meds, and he's rougher and cranky...
- Contrary to Rachel's suggestion, Albuterol is not a steroid (though Flonase is). Albuterol has a similar action on the body to adrenalin, and one of the side effects i...
- my youngest takes zyrtec for allergies we always give it at night because it makes him sleepy which is the typical side effect but like any med effects everyone differ...
Follow-up to Rash on Inner Thighs - Taking Zyrtec??
Asked by L.G. from San Diego
on October 13, 2009
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I posted yesterday about my 2yr 5mo old daughter's rash between her legs. The Dr's only suggestion (that we haven't already done) was to give her 1 teasp Zyrtec 1xday....
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- My daughter has used Zyrtec since she was 2 years old off and on and I have seen no problems. Congratulations on those babies. I am 39 with a 4 year old and a 2 year...
- Arbonne makes an herbal diaper rash cream which is amazing. I bought some on eBay after someone suggested it for use with Eczema.
- We use it for my son who is a couple of months older than your daughter and have had no problems. My ENT strongly suggested against benedryl because it can effect cog...
5Yo Son Acts Crazy on Allergy/cold Medicine
Asked by A. from Washington DC
on October 15, 2008
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Hi Moms & Dads, (volume II)
This is a plea for help. I have a 5yo son who is in kindergarten. He is getting in LOTS of trouble when he is taking allergy/cold medicin...
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- Hello, I can understand what your son is going thru because I am a grown up and when i take allergy meds I also can't keep still. Maybe it would be best and safer ...
- A., I thank you for trying to take care of your sons problem and not just giving it over to the teachers to deal with. I substitute teach so I see a lot of things. ...
- There are many allergy meds out there that will make your child hyper. My girls can't do any of the Triaminic's at all - never have been able to - they are now 7 and ...
Needing Ways to Handle Child with ADD?
Asked by A.W. from Killeen
on May 8, 2008
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My sister adopted a foster child a year ago and when she got him, she was informed that he had ADD and was on medication. Both my sister and her husband don't like the...
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- Hi A., Haven't check my email lately. I got my son off all his ADD meds by give him 3 oz of Xango everyday. It also got rid of his asthma....nice side effect. Thi...
- Please have your sister put the kid back on his meds. She is really doing him a misjustice by not keeping him on his meds. He will not be able to concentrate at scho...
- I was an education major at SHSU and thought the same as your sister.....we should not medicate our kids. However, I had a very intelligent professor put it to me like...
