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Allergy Details is not generally recommend medication to control allergy symptoms. We prefer or other measures such as avoiding the allergen, and improving air quality in your living space.<\/p>\n

Zyrtec-D has been approved by the FDA for use without a prescription. Zyrtec-D has been sold by prescription since 2001. It provides allergy relief from symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, itchy nose, and nasal congestion.<\/p>\n

Zyrtec-D is still semi-controlled, because it contains pseudoephedrine. There are limitations to how much a customer can buy at one time.<\/p>\n

Zyrtec is a brand name for cetirizine hydrochloride, and allergy<\/a> relief medicine<\/strong>. The “-D” designation indicates that it contains”pseudoephedrine hydrochloride”, and decongestant.<\/p>\n

Zyrtec-D Side Effects<\/h2>\n

The main side effects of Zyrtec-D include a dry mouth, fatigue, insomnia and (ironically) sleepiness. This drug may also cause a slight inflammation in the throat and or sinuses. Dizziness is another possible side effect.<\/p>\n

Zyrtec-D. Dangers<\/h2>\n

If you are allergic<\/a> to the similar drug Atarax, do not take Zyrtec-D. Zyrtec-D is not compatible with certain heart medications.<\/p>\n

If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or glaucoma, then Zyrtec-D may not be suitable for you. In any of these cases, or if you have other medical concerns, and you must speak to your doctor first before using Zyrtec-D. Note that this is not a complete list of situations where you may not be able to use Zyrtec-D.<\/p>\n


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