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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Side Effects To Taking Zyrtec

Q&A: Astelin nasal spray offers reader allergy relief

October 03, 2008
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy that Astelin nasal spray cleared up her seasonal allergies more effectively than Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra. The Graedon's respond with information on the topical antihistamine and they list some of the medication's possible side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...Clarinex (similar to Claritin, but prescription) Zyrtec (prescription) Allegra (prescription)... Read more »

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Getting a Handle on Your Child's Fall Nasal Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the rest of the body, so that limits possible side effects. Examples are Nasonex, Flonase,... Read more »

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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...children may be more vulnerable to the potential side effects of OTC allergy drugs. Errors in... Read more »

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Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...medications such as Claritin and, more recently, Zyrtec are effective without causing that... Read more »

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How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...generally effective, but have some bothersome side effects, especially drowsiness, which makes... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...generally categorized as first- and second-generation. First-generation antihistamines may cause more side effects than newer second-generation ones.There are some notes of caution when taking any... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...allergic attack.Steroids do not relieve symptoms immediately. Itmay take several hours before their effects are felt. Nasal spray steroids benefits include:Reducinginflammation and mucus... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...using specially designed antibodies and vaccines are also showing promise.All drug treatments have side effects, some very unpleasant and, in rare cases, serious. Patients may need to try... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
...asthma is certain, patients should obtain advice on available compensation plans for disability. The effects of workplace asthma can be permanent. However, in one study, 70% of people with asthma... Read more »
Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...is an important cause of asthma, evidence strongly suggests that it can affect existing asthma.The effects of specific pollutants are unclear and conflicting. For example, some research indicates... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of seasonal and perennial allergy... Read more »

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...LIQUID - ORAL Pronounced: (seh-TEER-ah-zeen) Side Effects Drowsiness, tiredness, and dry... Read more »

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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... Read more »

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...control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison... Read more »

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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... Read more »

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