Dust Mites: Zyrtec
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Zyrtec
Asked by G.A. from Tyler
on October 17, 2007
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I have a 20 month old who has been on Singulair for allergies. His doctor changed him to Zyrtec yesterday. He took his first dose last night. It seemed to make him ...
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- My almost 9 year old son has been on zyrtec since he was a year old. With his age and weight now he takes 1 tsp every night and an additional teaspoon in the morning o...
- My son has really bad allergies to dust mite, egg and cats and we haven't given him any of the medications the doctors have prescribed because we've seen too many of t...
- Hi Barbara, I have a 2 1/2 year old son that took Zyrtec as well for allergies. The first and only dose we gave him made him very sleepy and almost zombie-like. H...
Zyrtec
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on June 15, 2010
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Anyone try Zyrtec for allergies/asthma? I was prescribed some for asthma and I really hate taking meds but if its going to help my asthma then i will try it---- Has ...
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- It works for some and not for others. As with any med. I like Claritin. It works for me. Not for my Mom. I have Asthma. She does too. My Mom's Doc, does not care fo...
- I take Zyrtec for my allergies, and have for several years. I have had 0 reactions or side effects. I am allergic to basically everything, and I have mild asthma (I ...
- I have crazy allergies (my doctor says I'm allergic to the world), and I have used Zyrtec before. While it did help with my allergies, I found that I was WAY too sleep...
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...
Naural Alternatives for Zyrtec for CHILDREN
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on April 28, 2010
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Dr. says my daughter ALMOST 5 has allergies (AS TOLD BY HER DR) He wants her on zyrtec for 2 weeks.any suggestions for natural remedies to deal with these allergies or...
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- okay...I don't know if this is accurate or where I heard this. But I heard somewhere that if you buy local honey it will have small amounts of local pollen and whatnot...
- I have learned to control my severe allergies with vitamins. Sustained Release Vitamin C when an attack flares and as daily maintenance, and Probiotic daily to keep i...
- You can't build an immunity to an allergy - you can outgrow them, but you can't build an immunity like you can against common viruses, chicken pox, etc. via exposure. ...
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...
Natural Alternatives to Zyrtec?
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on November 26, 2011
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So, if you have read my other posts, you know about my 6 year old daughters allergies. Her allergist wants her to be taking zyrtec every day from now on. She breaks ou...
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- first question, are you of japanese descent ? because hashimotos is almost exculsively a combination of allergies that, taken together, is almost entirely japanese.has...
- How about "local honey"? Is she allergic to bees? They say local honey is a great source of immunity from allergies. I find it at the local farmer's markets and the gr...
- Shaklee has supplements that can really help allergies. My son had so many ear infections the doctor was almost begging me to put in tubes. She sent us home with a ba...
Allergic to Baby?
Asked by ★.O. from Tampa
on October 9, 2011
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I've had stress hives off and on (rarely) since 10 years old. I became higlhly allergic to dust mites, pollens, molds and animals with fur after the age of 18. I tak...
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- It is most likely not the baby =-) It could be however something that you were exposed to in the hospital. You may never know the trigger, and it may last for a whi...
- I'd switch to your own shampoo, just to be safe (if you're worried about his eyes, just use swim goggles). Allergies can disappear, appear, get stronger, or weaker ...
- I have heard of allergies or reactions to other people (boyfriends/spouses) but not children (the company I work for does allergy testing). So sorry you are going thr...
Seeking Other Moms' Experience Giving Zyrtec to a Child
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on April 8, 2009
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Hi, my daughter is 1 and has been experiencing alot of congestion and a post nasal drip/constant cough for about 3 weeks now. It almost seemed like it was getting bet...
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- My daughter has terrible allergies, but you'd never know it now as she takes meds. I hate giving her too much, but she honestly needs it. She started on Zyrtec, but ...
- I would absolutely discuss asthma with her doctor. It sounds exactly like what would happen to my son at that age and he was confirmed to have it. That constant coug...
- Stayaway from the vaporizors - they will make her symptons worse. She needs tested for asthma. A chronic cough especially at night. My daughter would cough until sh...
When Claritin and Zyrtec Don't Work, Try (You Tell Me)...
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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I RARELY have issues with my allergies as long as I'm in Texas. However, I'm now on day 4 of pretty miserable allergies. Nothing serious, just the runny nose and sneez...
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- Sudafed.... I think it's D. The one you get through the pharmacy. It will clear it all up.
- Well Zyrtec takes a while to work. It has to build up in your system to be most effective. Having said that, I tried Clariten and Zyrtec for my daughter and Allegra is...
- Local honey. You can get it at Sprouts, Central Market, or Whole Foods. Take 1 - 2 tablespoons a day, you will be amazed at the difference it makes. It's like an or...
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...
