Zyrtec
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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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Claritin or Zyrtec for 8 Year Old?
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on May 9, 2013
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Do you have preference for one or the other for kids? Claritin I give in the AM; Zyrtec can make you drowsy, so I'd do that PM. Doctor said I could give both in one d...
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- I would not use both at the same time. What I would do (which is what we did) is try the Claritin and observe results. When that supply is gone, try the Zyrtec a...
- We've used both for our son.. However, we now use the it ONLY at night , right before bed... Otherwise, when we don't, our son has sneezing fits.. I know they say the...
- Safer? They are both safe. Heck I took Claritin while pregnant and breastfeeding. I don't think it gets any safer than that. You're right, Zyrtec does have a 10%...
Claritin vs Zyrtec for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Just curious on what other moms think of claritin or zyrtec for a child. My daughter will be 3 next month and we are trying to figure out what works best on her. Her a...
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- I have a 3 1/2 year old and zyrtec works really well for her. She uses a 1 1/2 tsp dose as per her pediatrician.
- Take her to a specialist and work very closely with him/her to find out what is best for your child. Medications and kids can be a become a very tricky and sticky sit...
- Claritin works great for my 7 year old and my 11 year old and forme! I tried the zyrtec and it made me SOOOOOOOOOOO tired as well as depressed. I don't reccomend it. I...
20 Month Old Switched from Zyrtec to Allegra
Asked by M.H. from Charleston
on July 26, 2009
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my daugther was recently switched from zyrtec to allegra because she occassionaly had a runny nose. during the runny nose she was treated for sinus infection. i wasn...
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- Hi M., My youngest son used to have a persistent cough due to sinus drainage. We made a few small changes in his diet and he's been okay since. We've cut out the m...
- M., I have a 22 month old who also has an occasional runny nose but I attributed it to teething. Check with your physician on all the possible causes b/c she may not...
- I had a son who was on allergy meds from 13 months until almost 27 months. We finally went to the allergist and found out he is not allergic to anything but has not re...
