trollie
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Post by trollie on Feb 29, 2016 0:58:09 GMT
I started taking Zyrtek and it is working, however, I just started reading about the side effects and withdrawal symptoms online and think this is not the best option. what do you use? I have seasonal spring allergies. Just being outside for a few minutes makes my eyes itchy and watering and my nose drip. Gross, I know.
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Post by christine58 on Feb 29, 2016 1:01:13 GMT
Flonase nasal spray....nothing else helps
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Post by kristi on Feb 29, 2016 1:07:26 GMT
Flonase & Zyrtec
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 29, 2016 1:12:01 GMT
Singular, Flonase and Zyrtec. I alternate between Zyrtec and Allegra every few years, as they seem to lose their efficacy with me after a while. If I have a flare up, I'll add Sudafed and/or Mucinex to the mix. Be sure to up your fluid intake with allergy meds, as they will dry you out.
I have horrible allergies!
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Post by freecharlie on Feb 29, 2016 1:13:19 GMT
Zyrtec, I have no withdrawal symptoms at all.
What are the bad side effects?
I supplement with benadryl
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 29, 2016 1:15:17 GMT
Zyrtec, I have no withdrawal symptoms at all. What are the bad side effects? I supplement with benadryl I, too, want to know what the side effects are. Is that like rebound congestion? I take Claritin because it is what we have in the cupboard. I would take Zyrtec (whatever it is called in Canada), too, I just never have needed it.
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Post by valleyview on Feb 29, 2016 1:16:36 GMT
I've used Zyrtec for years. I use plain, not decongestant.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 29, 2016 1:19:00 GMT
Just wondering, at what age did you develop allergies? I always wonder if I am going to get them and I am 50.
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Post by trollie on Feb 29, 2016 1:20:09 GMT
Zyrtec, I have no withdrawal symptoms at all. What are the bad side effects? I supplement with benadryl I am reading really bad itching and then hives. I have used benedryl, but can only use it occasionally and at night.
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Post by moodyblue on Feb 29, 2016 1:24:23 GMT
I use Flonase and Zyrtec year-round. I am seeing an ENT specialist tomorrow about my chronic sinusitis, so will be curious to see what she has to say.
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Post by freecharlie on Feb 29, 2016 1:25:09 GMT
Zyrtec, I have no withdrawal symptoms at all. What are the bad side effects? I supplement with benadryl I am reading really bad itching and then hives. I have used benedryl, but can only use it occasionally and at night. I've never had itching or hives. My 14 year old has used zyrtec for years
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Post by trollie on Feb 29, 2016 1:27:07 GMT
Just wondering, at what age did you develop allergies? I always wonder if I am going to get them and I am 50. Not sure, I had allergies in my 20s for sure. I am 45.
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Post by cookiemum on Feb 29, 2016 2:04:13 GMT
I alternate between Zyrtec and Claritin (the Costco versions) and an Aussie one. Staying on any one for too long doesn't work for me. I take them year round and have never had an side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms. I never had allergies until I moved to a sub-tropical climate, and encountered mould and plants that bloomed year round at 34 yrs old.
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Post by dewryce on Feb 29, 2016 2:04:28 GMT
Loratadine 10mg daily (generic Claritin) and Neti pot as needed. When it is really bad I have to add an OTC like Advil Severe Sinus. It varies based on what pain medication I'm taking so I don't have too much ibuprofen/acetaminophen.
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Post by marmargirl on Feb 29, 2016 2:11:46 GMT
I had a horrible withdrawal from Zyrtec!
I itched so bad for almost three months after quitting. When I first started taking it, it was wonderful for my seasonal allergies but then it got to the point I was taking it only to stave off the symptoms of not taking it. (I hope that makes sense). Finally, I decided to just detox off of it and I truly thought I was going to lose my mind. I had bruises and cuts on several parts of my body from scratching so much.
My doctor hadn't heard of these side effects, and I only found it from looking on-line. The People's Pharmacy website was pretty informative and I guess not everyone has these withdrawal problems.
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Post by mallie on Feb 29, 2016 2:11:58 GMT
I started taking Zyrtek and it is working, however, I just started reading about the side effects and withdrawal symptoms online and think this is not the best option. what do you use? I have seasonal spring allergies. Just being outside for a few minutes makes my eyes itchy and watering and my nose drip. Gross, I know. I have terrible allergies that get worse all the time. After many years of trial and error during which I tried EVERYTHING, I found that the only thing that works is Zyrtec. I have had no side effects. Truly, I don't have much choice because without it, my allergies and sinusitis are so bad at this point, I'd probably be un-employable. even with, sometimes I have to supplement it with one or two OTC allergy medicines. The strength of the big 3 meds goes from Claritin to Allegra to Zyrtec, with Claritin being the weakest and Zyrtec the strongest.
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Post by Zee on Feb 29, 2016 2:19:58 GMT
Zyrtec, with Flonase in ragweed season. I've never had side effects other than mild drowsiness the first day or two I take it, and never have had withdrawals. I take it in the spring for a week or two and in the fall from mid-August until the first hard frost.
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Post by tanya2 on Feb 29, 2016 2:24:29 GMT
Mine are fairly mild but reactine works well for me. I didn't get them until my mid 30s or so
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 2:39:14 GMT
Allegra or Allegra D depending and Flonase.
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Post by mom on Feb 29, 2016 2:53:16 GMT
For my allergies, i typically use essential oils (Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint. I have all three mixed into a roller bottle.
If they are really bad, I will add Flonase and Benadryl.
I am really conscience about what pills I take so I always try the essential oils first.
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Post by peano on Feb 29, 2016 3:34:43 GMT
Generic Zyrtec from Costco. I used to take it only during allergy season but I think I might have a mild allergy to cats, so I'm going to take it year round since we got our kitty.
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Post by aniheartsjapan on Feb 29, 2016 3:50:04 GMT
Raw, local honey, 3 teaspoons a day for a week. Works every time.
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Post by papersilly on Feb 29, 2016 6:15:27 GMT
Nothing. Just tough it out. If sinus pressure gets too painful, I'll take some Tylenol but that's rare.
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Post by STBC on Feb 29, 2016 14:22:00 GMT
Zyrtec-D as needed. I've been taking it for years with no side effects.
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Post by likescarrots on Feb 29, 2016 16:52:27 GMT
I take zyrtec (along with astelin and flonase) and i haven't experienced withdrawal or other side effects. Sometimes i switch up with claritin, but i think zyrtec works better for me.
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Post by anniefb on Feb 29, 2016 19:02:49 GMT
I don't usually get any issues with eyes or itching ( just a stuffy nose) so use a neilmed sinus rinse daily plus Flixonase (Fluticasone propionate) spray in the summer months.
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Post by bianca42 on Feb 29, 2016 19:10:33 GMT
I was using Allegra (without the decongestant), but started allergy shots 2 years ago after such a bad spring that I'd developed an asthma-like cough. I actually got through all of last spring with no allergy meds! I never would have thought that was possible. If you are really suffering, it might be worth a conversation with an allergist to see if they can help.
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Post by kelbel827 on Feb 29, 2016 19:33:39 GMT
Claritin d daily. Flonase during spring Zyrtec when needed. Zatador eye drops occasionally Albuterol, advair if I'm exceptionally wheezy And when all else fails, Benadryl to knock me out.
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Post by LuvAgoodPaddle on Feb 29, 2016 20:09:55 GMT
All 3 of us have seasonal allergies. I buy the Costco brand Zyrtec because you get a huge bottle for cheap. None of us have noticed any side-effects from taking it. My teen son suffers the most with allergies and if he misses a dose, he knows right away. He supplements with Sudafed (the good, behind the counter stuff) when he's really congested. I only let him take it in the morning/early afternoon though. Then Benadryl at night if needed.
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Post by caspad on Feb 29, 2016 20:55:34 GMT
Flonase - and I start using it BEFORE I have symptoms so early in the spring to stay ahead of the sinus pressure and congestion Claritin
I've never heard of withdrawal symptoms from an antihistamine. I took Allegra last fall to try it out. I didn't like it as much as the Claritin. I didn't have hives or itching after.
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