What is Cetirizine?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
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Cetirizine HCl is an antihistamine used for the relief of indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. It also treats itching due to chronic hives.
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How do members experience Cetirizine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal allergy | 638 | 106 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 351 | 53 | |
| Perennial allergy | 210 | 31 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 134 | 12 | |
| Idiopathic angioedema | 123 | 10 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 19 | |
| Dry mouth | 15 | |
| Sleepiness | 13 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 6 | |
| Fatigue | 4 | |
| Dizziness | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 15 | |
| Moderate | 20 | |
| Mild | 59 | |
| None | 273 |
Member evaluations
phoenixhope
evaluated on Feb 21, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for perennial allergy: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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HugoL
evaluated on Aug 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for allergic rhinitis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
purpleskies
evaluated on Jul 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for allergies: Slight
- Side effects: None
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