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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Zyrtec

Q&A: Primatene or prescriptions like Zyrtec and Singulair?

October 02, 2008
Dr. Mitchell Hecht explains why a reader's doctor has recommended prescription asthma medicines instead of over-the-counter Primatene. Dr. Hecht discusses concerns about the active ingredient in Primatene, as well as the advantages of using prescription asthma medicines like Zyrtec and Singulair. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Zyrtec goes OTC this month: Good News or Bad?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

......potent, low sedating anthistamine markedy increases.3) Zyrtec is less sedating than many... Read more »

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Zyrtec to Go Over the Counter
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...second-generation drugs included Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Though all are similar in action... Read more »

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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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New Allergy Medication Coming to the US - Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...once-daily antihistamines such as Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec. In my opinion, finding relief... Read more »

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

...Alavert, Wal-itin and others) and cetirizine (brand of Zyrtec, Walzyr and more coming).   The... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...including hives and some rashesNasal congestion, for some of the newer antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and desloratadine (Clarinex)If possible, patients should take antihistamines... Read more »
Preparing Asthmatic and Allergic Children for Summer Camp
...(such as Nasonex); steroid inhaler (such as Flovent or Asmanex); antihistamines (such as Claritin or Zyrtec); eye drops; eczema cream; hypoallergenic pillow and pillow cases; sheet covering; Medic... Read more »
Allergic rhinitis
...usually do not interfere with learning. These medications include fexofenadine (Allegra), and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Nasal corticosteroid sprays work very well for people with symptoms not... Read more »
Allergies
...with learning. Examples of longer-acting antihistamines include fexofenadine (Allegra) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Overall, they cause less drowsiness than other medicines, but cetirizine may cause... Read more »
Allergy to mold: dander - dust
...usually do not interfere with learning. These medications include fexofenadine (Allegra), and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Nasal corticosteroid sprays work very well for people with symptoms not... 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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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... 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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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... Read more »

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

Related News

FDA approves Zyrtec-D for over-the-counter use
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the allergy medication Zyrtec-D for non-prescription use in allergy patients over age 12. The med... Read summary »

Q&A: Zyrtec may fight mosquito bites
October 03, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue how to enjoy the summer weather without being pestered by mosquitoes. According to Dr. Donohue, some people do attract... Read summary »

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... Read summary »

Suffering lasts six weeks for allergy patients
October 02, 2008

Experts say that the spring, summer, and fall allergy seasons are really composed of smaller, six-week sessions. Tree pollen comes first, followed by... Read summary »

Fever? Chills? It may be seasonal allergies
October 02, 2008

Sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes aren't the only symptoms of seasonal allergies, says Dr. Timothy Quinn. Fevers, facial pain, headaches, and even... Read summary »