Reviewer: Norwegian, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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After they stopped making Polaramin Prolongatum, which I have been using since beeing a teen, I had to find another med. I started om Zyrtec, and found it very effective. However, after some time I was very cranky and "on the edge" so I found it must come from this. Stopped using, and it was gone. I went to ordinary Polaramin, and it worked good allthough you have to administer it many t ... Show Full Comment

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After they stopped making Polaramin Prolongatum, which I have been using since beeing a teen, I had to find another med. I started om Zyrtec, and found it very effective. However, after some time I was very cranky and "on the edge" so I found it must come from this. Stopped using, and it was gone. I went to ordinary Polaramin, and it worked good allthough you have to administer it many times a day, but my hands was itching so I thought it was not so good overall. (Boy, was I surprised when I read about the symptoms when you stop). Started on Clarityn, but after just a few days I had panic anxiety! Didn't really think it was because of the medication, but later it was concluded that it really was. So my doctor and I agreed I'd go back to zyrtec. After beeing on this about a year now I have decided to quit - the anger, depression and feeling "off line" mentally has been too much to bear! I been more and more depressed and angry as time has past, and feeling completely beside myself mentally. After googling sideeffects I found this site and read the reviews, and I decided to stop. In 3 days I feel like a new person! My mood is back, I can smile and laugh, and it's like turning a switch off when it comes to rage and anger! I do itch like hell sometimes spontanuously, it's terrible, but I have noticed it to be better tha last days, so I'm certain it it withdrawal effects from stopping. It scares me that this crap is legal. I was really becoming concerned that I was going insane - now I know I'm not. Be very carefull using this drug and be aware of sideeffects. It might work for you, but I rather stick to my old medication even though it is less convenient. Thanks to all of you that has written reviews in here - you have helped me alot!
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Reviewer: bkishbaugh, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been taking the generic form of Zyrtec for almost a year,I must say it has been effective in reducing my symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies but at a cost. Within the last two months I increased my dose to 10mg in morning and 10mg at night,it wasn't until then that the side effects became more evident,chronic fatigue, weight gain,depression,anger,sleep disturbances. I asked myself ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking the generic form of Zyrtec for almost a year,I must say it has been effective in reducing my symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies but at a cost. Within the last two months I increased my dose to 10mg in morning and 10mg at night,it wasn't until then that the side effects became more evident,chronic fatigue, weight gain,depression,anger,sleep disturbances. I asked myself what could possibly be causing this? It dawned on me could it be the Zyrtec? Sure was. Zyrtec is a mild sedative and when taken twice a day it stores in the body and mimics symptoms of a moderate sedative. I have been off five days so far,and have been itching at spontaneous times all over my body. I decided to comment on this terrible drug and will try to update my quitting Zyrtec cold turkey status when I can.
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Reviewer: Cappi, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The Pharmacy, for some reason unknown to me, first gave me Singular when I was actually prescribed Zyrtec. I have been on the Zertec now for about a week and so far I have noticed no difference in the itching that I have. The itches is the worst when I am trying to sleep. I am going to give it some time and see what happens but I do have a feeling that the itching may be more psychological than ... Show Full Comment

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The Pharmacy, for some reason unknown to me, first gave me Singular when I was actually prescribed Zyrtec. I have been on the Zertec now for about a week and so far I have noticed no difference in the itching that I have. The itches is the worst when I am trying to sleep. I am going to give it some time and see what happens but I do have a feeling that the itching may be more psychological than allergy related so I am not really expecting it to work. I am, however, happy to report that I have had absolutely no side effects from taking this medication.
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Reviewer: baby7blue11, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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you have to take it at night, it does cause marked drowsiness. I have been taking it for 2 years for chrinic indoor and outdoor allergies. It seems to be the only medication to take off the edge of the allergies I face daily. I would recommend it to anyone. Just play close attention to your body and the side effects it can cause. Always try to take the lesser drugs before this.

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you have to take it at night, it does cause marked drowsiness. I have been taking it for 2 years for chrinic indoor and outdoor allergies. It seems to be the only medication to take off the edge of the allergies I face daily. I would recommend it to anyone. Just play close attention to your body and the side effects it can cause. Always try to take the lesser drugs before this.
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Reviewer: Ducky, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The drug does as intended, takes away allergy symptoms. However the side effects for me were too much: it DID make me drowsy (and I'm never drowsy normally) and made me DEPRESSED! I'm surprised no one mentions this. For 3 months last year I was on Zyrtec and felt depressed and never made the connection. This year I took it two days and realized I was feeling depressed again, immediately st ... Show Full Comment

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The drug does as intended, takes away allergy symptoms. However the side effects for me were too much: it DID make me drowsy (and I'm never drowsy normally) and made me DEPRESSED! I'm surprised no one mentions this. For 3 months last year I was on Zyrtec and felt depressed and never made the connection. This year I took it two days and realized I was feeling depressed again, immediately stopped the medication and my mood elevated. I took another Zyrtec and I was feeling like a cloud was over me all day, then the next day I didn't take a Zyrtec and started to feel better again. I hope to find an alternative.
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