Pollen: Preschooler, 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 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...
When Zyrtec Is Not Enough...
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on June 16, 2008
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My step son has slight asthma which almost never flares. He has allergies everyday. His mother does not keep him on a regular schedule of antihistimines as I did my d...
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- There are two natural items you could add to his regimine: Xlear is a nasal spray that coats the inside of his nose so the allergens can not even stick to come in b...
- Hello! It is encouraging to hear what a loving step mom that you are! I bought superlsyine at the health food store . My daughter no longer has asthma problems. It...
- Poor guy...this is really hard (believe me...I know! My daughter and I also have asthma/allergies). He REALLY needs to be on antihistimines all the time b/c once he h...
Allergies
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on April 13, 2010
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What are some good treatments for a 4 year old with seasonal allergies? I didn't have success with Zyrtec.
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- I agree wholeheartedly with Enid that posted. Find a NAET practitioner. This does work! I respectfully disagree with the poster that said nothing works completely. ...
- My son never responded to any medication we tried. Finally I took him to an acupuncturist who does NMT and NAET, both of which are "alternative" methods for eliminati...
- My kids take Zyrtec or Claritn with Singulair which we get Singulair from the Dr. My son also uses a nasal spray every morning.
Claritin or Zyrtec for Pregnancy and 3 Year Old?
Asked by B.S. from Reno
on April 22, 2009
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Hi mommies. I am currently 7 months pregnant and my doc said I can take claritin or zyrtec. Which works best!? I am so miserable this year I can barely stand to be ...
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- my husband likes both! my daughter (2yrs) has a prescription for zyrtec but i just buy her childrens benadryl cuz it does the same thing. i know zyrtec can make you dr...
- I thought no allergy meds were safe during pregnancy, but if u trust your dr then take them. As for kidsit all depends on the kid.You will have to try it and see. My...
- B., Wow! My doctor said 'no' to allergy meds when I was preggers. But, my son and I both are hay fever people and I use Claritin for OTC stuff. But, now we both hav...
Toddler with Seasonal Allergies
Asked by J.K. from Philadelphia
on May 4, 2007
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My 19 month old is suffering from seasonal allergies. The pollen has been pretty bad in Delaware lately and he is an absolute miserable mess. We tried Benadryl but ...
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- You said the doc just put your son on singular...from what I understand it takes some time for that to kick in..you may want to check with the ped's office or even the...
- Here are a few suggestions that might help. Make sure your son is sleeping at an angle with his head up. If he doesn't use a pillow, you can do this by putting somet...
- I agree the pollen has been brutal here in Chester County, PA. Although my son and I hav not been diagnosed with allergies he and I are suffering the same symptoms as...
Zyrtec Making Child Grouchy?
Asked by T.W. from Nashville
on April 8, 2010
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My 5yo son has, unfortunately, acquired his mom's seasonal allergies and we have been able to control them well with Children's Zyrtec. However, I have noticed that t...
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- We found the same to be true with our three year old. His behavior was definitely more challenging on the medication. We have also used Claritin but it doesn't seem to...
- I know that it makes my husband grumpy b/c it makes him tired. He started taking it before bed and has improved greatly!
- Zyrtec is widely prescribed nowadays. I guess its the popular thing now. But like anything, there are side effects. Which you can read about on the box or online. ...
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...
Allergies!??
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on March 24, 2011
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guys my little one (5 years)is suffering from major allergies. I am giving him zyrtec and singulair(starting today)was giving claritin but had to switch to something...
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- What are his allergies?
- He's so young to be on those meds. Have you tried going with natural remedies? Have you checked your cleaning supplies - especially laundry detergent as we're basi...
- My 4 year old son tested positive to almost all of the allergy panel, most of them at a 3 or 4 level. He's also allergic to milk protein and peanuts. We did all the...
Allergies
Asked by C.L. from Atlanta
on April 12, 2008
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My son is almost 5 and we are trying to figure out if he just has an ongoing cold (coughing, runny nose, occasionally turns into pink eye) or if it's possible he has a...
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- Hi C., Please take your son to see his Ped. that way you will get the correct answere from someone who knows. Just because no one in your family has ever has any typ...
- When my daughter was 5 I was having the same problems with her. She used to get sick at the beginning of the school year. So I thought it was allergies. I had her t...
- Did you know that several of the products we use cause, and/or trigger allergies, asthma, cancer, add/adhd, and the list goes on. I have recently found a store with a...
