Pollen: Zyrtec
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When is the best time to take Zyrtec?
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on April 27, 2009
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I have seasonal allergies, which seem to affect me more in the morning (Post nasal drip, itchy eyes, cough). My doctor advised me to take Zyrtec. Does anyone else ta...
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- I have tried Zyrtec and it made me too tired. I take Clarinex - 5 mg. and I take it first thing in the morning. If I get post nasal drip - I will take an occasional ...
- Hi- I've been on allergy shots and meds for years. The latest ons I'm on our Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D. I take Zyrtec at night, and the Zyrtec-D during the day. My all...
- I have take Zrtec every morning, and it works great for me!
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 and Breastfeeding
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on May 20, 2008
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I got the OK from my son's pedi that is was okay for me to take Zyrtec while breastfeeding. I have KILLER allergies! She said she took it herself while breastfeeding. ...
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- L., I took regular Zyrtec the entire time I was pregnant and nursing my second son. I nursed him for 13 months and he is a perfectly healthy, active boy!! The onl...
- I took zyrtec since it came out. I never stopped except in the beginning of last pregnancy and couldn't live without it. son is now 8. He was breastfed also. I think t...
- I took zyrtec while pregnant and while (still) nursing. We didn't notice any side effects. I have asthma induced allergies, so it was easier on both of us to control...
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...
Seasonal Allergies
Asked by S.G. from Albuquerque
on April 12, 2010
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Hi mommas!
My four year old daughter has terrible seasonal allergies. I have been giving her children's zyrtec but it just doesn't seem to do the job. I only give ...
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- Try a different antihistimine. (with a different active ingredient) ie, lotradine is in several different allergy medications, and another drug with zyr... as part o...
- Hang in there! We're having the same problem at our house, too. I just took my 5 year old son to the doctor and she recommended the children's Zyrtec and also prescr...
- My son has been on singulair for about 5 years, he's 9. We only give it to him now, allergy time. My daughter was prescribed a nose spray at 3 and Claritin but tha...
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.
Allergic To???
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on March 6, 2008
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I posted a week ago about my son's hands swelling up with a light red rash. It happened again yesterday and now it's worse. I now know he is having an allergic react...
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- Playdo (sp?) contains wheat and some paints contain egg products. If he's allergic to either of those things, maybe that's the cause. Maybe some residue of either of ...
- It's probably not a food as it would affect more than his hands. It could be anything from the fertilizer on the grass, to a particular chemical cleaner they use to c...
- Do his teachers let the kids use the liquid hand sanitizers? Maybe he's sensitive to something in that. Or, maybe the soap in the bathrooms.
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...
