Cetirizine for Urticaria User Reviews (Page 2)

• Darling
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Reviewing for my 5 year old son. Chronic hives of unknown cause. Allergist said he was to take 10mg Zyrtec daily. His hives are finally under control. No side effects. We tried Claritin, benadryl, hydroxyzine, pepcid and prednisone prior and none of these worked but zyrtec worked."

• MomMa...
• May 21, 2017

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Hives is directly linked to autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's- a thyroid disease. Chronic hives can't be treated with Zyrtec if this is the case. I give Zyrtec 8 stars BC it is a great otc fix for allergies. However if you are suffering from chronic hives and find nothing helping, perhaps you need to research ... I am experiencing this first hand. I have found oatmeal baths and coconut oil with essential oils to sooth my chronic hives- specifically lavender, lemon, Meleluca, and peppermint. My next step is getting a full blood panel done to confirm Hashimoto's. ...Zyrtec can't fix that but is good for common allergies."

• Hivey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2019

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I began with getting a swollen lip one day, then the next day it was a part of my lip that was swollen. Then came the hives episodes. No blood test could figure it out for me. I just gave up. Until my dr. Said to take 2 zyrtec in the morning and 2 at night when they are really bad. Then take one in the morning one at night. This has saved my sanity. I don't get more than the occasional single hive once every few days with a strict zyrtec regimen."

• Tampa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 24, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I'm absolutely miserable right now... I've been using Zyrtec for almost 10 years because when I was younger I developed a condition called Dermatographia. When I would lightly scratch my skin it puffed up and create hives. The doctor told me to take Zyrtec and sure enough, my skin wouldn't puff up anymore. I continued to blindly take Zyrtec for almost a decade. Periodically, I would miss a day or two and would get very itchy, I thought this was my Dermatographia coming back. What I didn't realize is that the itchiness was a withdrawal symptom of Cetirizine. I probably could have stopped taking Zyrtec YEARS ago. It's been 4 days since I stopped and I have EXTREME itchiness everywhere on my body, even inside my mouth. I'm so sad to read this is a problem for others as well. I want the itchiness to STOP. If anyone is going through the same struggle, write a comment. I'm so upset that there is no warning to this miserable side effect anywhere...."

• Debo
• October 10, 2019

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I have had chronic urticaria for 1 year. Been to my own GP, an allergist, a dermatologist and a rheumatologist. I was taking zyrtec, zantac and xyzal twice a day sometimes 3 times when hives were really bad. Also several doses of prednisone. It has been a horrible year. But the zyrtec did help and I still take it now once a day. Rhumatologist recently prescibed singulair and finally I have not had any hives or angiodema now since I started taking it 2 full weeks with no symptoms. One zyrtec in the morning one singulair at night. "

• trink...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2015

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I have been getting viral hives over the last 6 months. I went and saw an allergist (who diagnosed me) and he recommends this instead of Benadryl. For me it hasn't helped. I guess I'm not as lucky as the others here."

• Irrit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 3, 2021

"Taking Zyrtek LITERALLY...not only deceived me, but ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED my body!!! All this while eating Organic & Vegan plus teaching classes in the Fitness industry (oh how humiliating)...& just deteriorating from the once healthy person that I was. My Collagen & Elasticity is SHOT after I went through the EXCRUCIATING withdrawal process!!! Not to mention that I still swell up and down nonstop monthly after taking this sick pill! Metabolism? What metabolism?! Not after Zyrtek! Skin/Collagen/Elasticity? Not after Zyrtek! And let's talk about my career... All of my credibility LOST! Try going to work in the industry's that once respected you & then look at you like a complete alien because I was covered head to toe in Zyrtek derived hives & angioedema!!! I lost around $125,000.+ This drug is a silent addictive drug and should be torn off the markets!"

• Lola...
• January 7, 2017

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I had never heard of hives and I'm 54! We moved to my Mother in laws house after she passed away. And just thought was something in house. I have been to ER 2x in a month. The Dr in ER diagnosed as urticaria both times got steroid shots and prescriptions same both times. Nurse said take Pepcid and Zyrtec. But some days are so bad!"

• Peti
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2020

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "So, suddenly when I was 29 I started getting terrible itchy times, scratching myself till I bleed, swollen skin. Doctors failed to diagnose anything, but I asked them to at least give me something and the doc made me try zyrtec. I take one every 2 to 3 days and I can't keep going without it. I just did an experiment and lasted 5 days without but 4th and 5th were horrible. Zyrtec is imo not addictive, if you had itchiness and rash before then of course it will come back when you stop taking it. It has some pretty nasty side effects for me tho: - drowsiness - horrible realistic nightmares - mood swaps, anger issues I am right now for better alternatives."

• Miche...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 5, 2022

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I stopped taking Zyrtec 2 days ago and was woken up by the uncontrollable itching last night all over my body. It was terrible. I tried to use a topical cream to control the itch but it got so bad I cut a pill in half and the itching went away within the hour. I wish I knew about this when I started taking a pill every day for the last couple years. I am going to wean off slowly and never buying this again. The fact they do not warn the user of this side effect of rebound itching is extremely concerning - who knows what else this is doing to our body."

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2013

"Good for my runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes and itchy eyes due to the allergy with dust, pollen or any other thing like dog and cat's fur, even chemicals and food especially nuts. But doctor's give 10 mg a day and its been good since; although I am taking it less and less as and when I catch those allergies. Causes me some drowsiness and constant yawning!"

• xteew...
• April 13, 2017

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I've had chronic hives for most of my life. I can't tell you the different types of medical "cocktails" I've been on. I've tried doxepin up to 100 mg.... made me loopy all day long. Don't really want to take anything that will mess with my brain. I've taken Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Zyrtec w/Zantac, I've switched antacids --- be careful with Prilosec. That will lower your B12 quicker than anything. Mine got so low, I had to start giving myself B12 shots from taking the Prilosec. Nothing is working for me! I am miserable beyond comprehension! If anyone has any other suggestion, please post. Thank you."

• bash-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2019

"Very effective, but way to many side effects. Cetirizine is noticeably sedating, and it gives me headaches. I prefer other antihistamines to control my symptoms (fexofenadine or loratadine). Cetirizine is very effective for hives and itching, but it will ruin my day because of the sedation and headaches."

• Newto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I am having hives for the first time in my life, I am 40. This started soon after I gave birth a few months ago. Blood tests don’t say anything but I am just sad to know if there is going to be an end to this ever. I take Zyrtec every two days. I was never on any medication and my hive disease has not shown any improvement on days without Zyrtec. Any advise is welcome. One of the things I want to know, Will I get addicted to Zyrtec ( prescribed)?"

• Manso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2016

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Hey!! I was suffered by chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) past 5 months, So initially i consulted a dermatologist and he said "It's just a food reaction so he gave some drugs", after 1 week it got worse and I'm worried but continued to take the medicine he gave. Parallely I searched about urticaria in internet and understood I have CIU and started worried every night i got this hives, it was painful to sleep (all over body), after some days i got on my face and head its was stressful and physically and mentally. Again I approached my doctor he said "it's not easy to identify why this hives occur", and he gave zyrtec 10 msg drug i use to take after my night meal every day. Later a month i asked my self why i need take this rest of my lif"

• Zyrtec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "DO NOT take Zyrtec. The withdraw symptoms of Zyrtec are not worth it when you try to go off of it. Intense, unbearable itching. Hands, arms, legs, feet, chest, scalp. Itching that makes you wish you could shed your skin like some kind of bug. It's been over a week and I'm still itching. Claritin helped on day 4 and a half pill on day 8 to reduce itching to get me functional again. Although now I'm super dry. Be aware of that if breastfeeding. Only time will tell how long it takes me to get back to normal. Save yourself and don't get started with this med."

• Rolopup
• October 7, 2016

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "CIU or Chronic Idiopathic Urticia has been my recent diagnosis. I've had outbreaks of Hives for many many years, lasting from weeks to months. Most recently I've been seeing a specialist and he has me on cyclosporine. tough drug to take but cleared my hives and if I have an occasional small outbreak, zrytec does the trick and knocks it out. I also had a shot that was doctor recommended and the first dose cleared my hives but second did not, so on to the cyclosprine"

• Old...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 31, 2017

"In my 40s I started getting contact hives when lifting heavy object on my arms. As I got older it started getting worse and I often would also get rashes. After multiple visits to various doctors one finally took a biopsy or one of the rashes. It turns out I was allergic to the sun, a form of Lupus. I basically lived out doors in shorts and a t-shirts and the hives and rashes did not correspond to where the sun hit my body. I take one to two cetirizine pills per day (day/night) and also one Ranitidine 150 mg (another histamine inhibitor) and stay out of the sun. I cover up at all times and the hives are mostly gone. Before this I would get thick large hives from any pressure, even sitting. "

• Pepci...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2021

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "Had an allergic reaction to Pepcid ac (first time taking it) about half hour after taking it , my face started to itchy and swell, also felt like pins and needles on top of my head. I went to the emergency room waited about 4 hrs to see the doctor by that time swelling had gone down and symptoms were improving. They sent me home 3:30am slept for about 2 hrs when I woke up I had very itchy hives on my legs arms and stomach, they would go away during the day, but would come back every night, day 3 took a Zyrtec and woke up next day with no hives!! Probably with take a Zyrtec for the next couple days"

• SeanS...
• April 22, 2008

Zyrtec (cetirizine) "I love this product. I've been taking the generic version lately and have had to take two with no symptom relief (still sneezing violently and itchy watery eyes). I recommend Zyrtec as the first option."

• nenny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2016

"I went in to the dr.s cause I have a rash all over my body and he prescribed cetirizine. All it did was make me sleepy, rash got worse then a different doctor looked at me 3 weeks later and determined I had scabies... Cetirizine really messed up my schedule. Being a college student, I fell behind because I was not able to keep up with homework."

• Welty
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 24, 2020

"Started taking Certirazine in 2014, at first 5 mg occasionally then needed a bigger dose a day to control my urticaria. Now, wanting to get retested by my allergist I tried stopping my antihistamine for 7 days but only lasted 3 days due to severe Certirazine withdrawal syndrome. Incredibly itchy all over my body like fire ants crawling over me and wanting to jump out of my skin. Itchy eyes, intensely itchy ears , red and swollen palms and soles and super large welts on my back by day 3. I couldn’t handle the itching anymore and needed to restart the Certirazine. Now I need to try and wean off this drug with the help of another antihistamine such as Allegra ( Fexofenadine) so my body won’t be dependent on Certirazine. This drug worked well for my symptoms but if you try to get off it, like me, you might regret ever starting to take it. No, I do not recommend Certirazine!"

• Juneb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2016

"I experienced a continuous outbreak of very itchy, irritating hives for four months at which time I took Benadryl once daily, bathe in cool water and doused myself with calamine lotion to get relief. Just as I was anticipating seeing an allergen Doctor, I asked my best friend's daughter who is a nurse if she could recommend anything other than the Benadryl. She vehemently responded "Zyrtec". She explained that her 20 year old daughter is an eight years hives sufferer and her only relief is Zyrtec. I begin taking one dose of Zyrtec on a Wednesday, had no breakout on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. In a weeks time I've taken a total of three Zyrtec - no hives. Thank you Zyrtec maker!!!"

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2009

"Every night for the past 3-4 months I have been breaking out in hives due to severe allergic reactions to dust. Since day 1 of taking Cetirizine (which is the generic form of Zyrtec) I have finally found relief. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 23, 2015

"I have been suffering from chronic hives since 1 years. Every night I'm taking cetirizine which makes me to fall asleep. Now I couldn't survive even a single day without taking it. My hives are killing me if I miss a dose. As you all know tablets are not that much good for health."