Zyrtec-D User Reviews

Zyrtec-D User Reviews

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Comment from: kjk11861, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I seem to be experiencing a side effect not listed; nightmares! I've always had vivid dreams but since I started Zyrtec things have gotten freaky. Published: September 23, 2007 ::

Comment from: Female (Patient)

Suffer sinusitis. Drug works great! Published: October 09, 2007 ::

Comment from: yannazma, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

I've been taking Zyrtec for Chronic Sinusitis for 1year.In my most severe cases of sinus inflamation,it only took 15 minutes to relieve my symptoms.I am most grateful for Zyrtec-D. Published: January 12, 2009 ::

Comment from: BluEyeLdy86, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have to use Zyrtec-D on a daily basis due to chronic allergy conditions. Let me just say I am so mad that it is OTC because now I have to pay $25 for 24 pills when I was paying $20 for 60 pills. Something about that just does not add up. Honestly, I do not take this medicine as needed or temporarily, I take it because I HAVE to. I love Zyrtec-D since I have had allergy issues my entire life. THIS is the one that works! I pay a lot of money for health insurance every month, and when medicine after medicine gets placed OTC it makes people wonder why even have health insurance. I mean really, what IS the point? Someone help me understand... Published: April 02, 2008 ::

Comment from: Female (Patient)

This medication is terrible for me! Sure, it dried up my sinus drainage, but has kept me up all night..shaking and unable to sleep. YUCK! Published: November 02, 2007 ::

Comment from: Female (Patient)

Before I began taking Zyrtec-D I had a stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, and horrible sinus cavity and eustachian tube congestion. After taking Zyrtec-D all my allergies went away so I'd say the medicine worked like a champ. Unfortunately Zyrtec-D also worked like a champ at preventing me from sleeping for an entire year. It got so bad I was only getting 2 or 3 hours of sleep a night and some nights I wouldn't sleep at all so I had to quit. My allergies are back but I couldn't live without sleep. Published: September 04, 2008 ::

Comment from: Deb, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

Using this medication has changed my quality of life. I suffer from severe headaches almost daily from congestion. Taking 1 to 2 tablets a day keeps my head clear and my pain gone. Published: March 22, 2009 ::

Comment from: Trouble Sleeping, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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. Published: January 05, 2009 ::

Comment from: just miss, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I absolutely love Zyrtec D! I was hooked to nasal spray due to severe nasal allergies having me stopped up and congested all the time. I just wish it wasn't over the counter now as my insurance covered most of the cost before but now I have to pay in full out of pocket and it's not cheap! I've never had a bad reaction to the medication and I've been on it for 2 yrs now! It works for ALL seasons of allergies! :) Published: August 22, 2008 ::

Comment from: stehrman6384, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I have been taking zyrtec-d for about a week for my allergies. It seems to have helped with my nasal allergies but now i have a nagging cough and itching throat. Published: April 24, 2008 ::

Comment from: Male (Patient)

I loved Zyrtec and am also sorry that it is now over the counter. I have switched to "Xyzal", but took Zyrtec for a couple of years. Would rather take it at this point as I have side effects with the new drug Published: April 04, 2008 ::


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