Loratadine vs Zyrtec
 | Loratadine |  | Zyrtec |  |
| Loratadine is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies. It is also used to relieve itching from hives. | Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Cetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). Therefore, if your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use cetirizine in place of your epinephrine. | |||
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| Add Loratadine review My 7yr-old daughter was prescribed these tablets. She has slight inflamation in nose and throat, but severe in the ears. It helps that condition,but now she seems agitated, depressed and prone to lashing out. She also has a sore under her nose now. When she doesn't take it, the ears itch more (we have to use drops too for excessive ear wax and excema). I want my daughter back! I hate the mean lit ... The medication was chosen because it is a 24 hour med. This is supposed to help with allergies and rhionitis.Overall, the med works for my outdoor allergies. Indoor is another story. When there are cats present hardly anything works.This medication has given me the side effect of dry eys and eye discomfort. I've notcied that several hours after taking this, I cannot stop blinking because i ... I've been taking this drug now that I found out I am allergic to dogs as well as cats. It is drying to the nose, other systemic slowdown (constipation), but I am not thinking as clearly, and at 63 yrs. this is not good. Try going off this drug and see if you begin to think better. | Add Zyrtec review 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. 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. Ive been taking citirizine for almost 6 months.I havent experienced any of the side effects other reviewrs have.But It gives me difficulty swallowing somewhat..as if my throat has a lump inside .Nobody has mentioned about having this. | |||
