Reviewer: grumpygirl1967, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Did anyone know that the pseudoephedrine in zyrtec-d would show up as meth..I didnt until a random drug test needless to say I lost my job of 6years.The pharmacy and drug and poison told my boss,the union and myself that it was the zyrtec-d that made me test positive for meth.but I got fired anyway.I havent taken it since(3years)and have been miserable.It worked so well for me,but also caused me t ... Show Full Comment

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Did anyone know that the pseudoephedrine in zyrtec-d would show up as meth..I didnt until a random drug test needless to say I lost my job of 6years.The pharmacy and drug and poison told my boss,the union and myself that it was the zyrtec-d that made me test positive for meth.but I got fired anyway.I havent taken it since(3years)and have been miserable.It worked so well for me,but also caused me to loose my carreer.And due to everyone drug testing I am afraid to take it.Has anyone else been thru this.Zyrtec-d is the only drug I found that helped with no side effects.
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Reviewer: deek, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I was prescribed Zyrtec for my seasonal allergies. I took it as needed- it worked okay but after time I started developing hives. Went back to my doctor for the hives, thinking i was allergic to something else (detergent, chemicals at work etc..) so I was prescribed a larger doseage of zyrtec. The hives cleared up and then would come back 12 hours later with a vengance. I had hives all up and ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Zyrtec for my seasonal allergies. I took it as needed- it worked okay but after time I started developing hives. Went back to my doctor for the hives, thinking i was allergic to something else (detergent, chemicals at work etc..) so I was prescribed a larger doseage of zyrtec. The hives cleared up and then would come back 12 hours later with a vengance. I had hives all up and down my arms and the most excruciating (and largest ones) on my feet. It was as if I had walked through an acid bath. This went on for years until I fianlly kept a journal of everything I put in my system and every thing I basically touched for two weeks, noting when the hives appeared. It was always 8-15 hours after I took zyrtec. On days I didn't take it, I didn't get hives. I have finally gone to an allergy specialist and found out that I am allergic to some ingredient in antihistimines. Go figure, the cure for hives also gives me them. Zytrec was effective on my nasal and headache issues but gave me evil hives! I will never take it again!
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Reviewer: tdrnZyrtec-D, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Zyrtec-d helped me breath and clear my ear. I had severe sinucitis. The side effecs weren't too bad. I had drowsiness and a touch of dizziness with very little tightening of the chest. The tightness was only on the first night. I think this med is good to take for any sinus problems or allergies.

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Zyrtec-d helped me breath and clear my ear. I had severe sinucitis. The side effecs weren't too bad. I had drowsiness and a touch of dizziness with very little tightening of the chest. The tightness was only on the first night. I think this med is good to take for any sinus problems or allergies.
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Reviewer: Trouble Sleeping, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Just tried the Zyrtec-D, after using Zyrtec for 10 years. This product definitely worked to manage my allergy symptoms and chronic cough better than plain Zyrtec, but definitely with a side effect-- difficulty sleeping at night- just a few hours a night, unless I use sleeping aid. Drawback definitely outweigh benefit- I can function ok with some congestion--not so without sleep. Going back to plai ... Show Full Comment

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Just tried the Zyrtec-D, after using Zyrtec for 10 years. This product definitely worked to manage my allergy symptoms and chronic cough better than plain Zyrtec, but definitely with a side effect-- difficulty sleeping at night- just a few hours a night, unless I use sleeping aid. Drawback definitely outweigh benefit- I can function ok with some congestion--not so without sleep. Going back to plain Zyrtec, which works great for my allergies-- can add daytime decongestent as needed.
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Reviewer: graphoto, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took this for allergies including sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose and sometimes wheezing. At first it seemed to work miracles - it dried me right up, stopped the sneezing and did not make me tired. But the next day was horrible, not only did I feel I had no sleep, but my throat was very sore, my nose was stuffy, I had a headache and my ears were popped. It was almost like it overworked. ... Show Full Comment

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I took this for allergies including sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose and sometimes wheezing. At first it seemed to work miracles - it dried me right up, stopped the sneezing and did not make me tired. But the next day was horrible, not only did I feel I had no sleep, but my throat was very sore, my nose was stuffy, I had a headache and my ears were popped. It was almost like it overworked. Months later I decided to give it another shot, this time only taking half a pill. Same thing, the next day worse off then when I had allergies - never again.
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