Zyrtec Withdrawal Itching

I want to know how many are suffering from withdrawal from this drug that causes itching all over the body. At the people's pharmacy there is an article about this very problem, yet Zyrtec doesn't list the information on their web site. This is my third attempt to get off of this med and I'm going crazy from the itching. ## If you take any medication for a long period of time, you will experience some withdrawal effects. This is just as true of allergy medications, as it is of any other. One of the most common withdrawal effects are rebound effects, so for an allergy medication, this can include itching. Have you spoken to your doctor about it? ## I keep getting itching after this. Not had it before, but it's the first time I've taken the medicine for more than a mon...

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I had taken generic Zyrtec for years and decided to stop many months ago. I had no withdrawal symptoms when I stopped until a week ago I broke out in a rash on my arms, then spread to my neck, chest and thighs. Terrible itching and redness. Wondering if my rash is related to the discontinuation of Zyrtec. Has anyone else experienced this? From what I have been reading, most people have withdrawal symptoms as soon as they stop taking this drug. ## Hi Rose, Sorry to hear about your situation. If you have a moment, I'd encourage you to check out the following related discussion thread pertaining to Zyrtec/Cetirizine withdrawal symptoms at: rxchat.com/204553 Apparently, the itching and rashes have affected quite a significant number of people. However, if I recall correctly, somewhere...

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I want to save money, possibly switching from zyrtec to zyrtec d. How do the cmpare? ## DONT TAKE EITHER!! Read the posts on side effects from this drug!! A really bad withdrawal side effect....itching so bad you wanna scream...and nothing helps. You have to wait it out. I am weaning off and finding something else. The D has a decongestant. It can make you hyper. I take a 12 hr D in the am...the 24 hr makes me so hype I feel like I am on speed and I cant sleep a wink. I was taking the 12 hr D in the AM...and a half pill of the 10mg regular Zyrtec at night. I have gotten dry eye, severe dry mouth, I suffer from dehydration no matter how much I drink. Come to find out it's all Zyrtec's fault. I am told this itching lasts 6 weeks at least. My hands and feet itching kept me up last ...

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I have got hey fever and started these tablets today. how long will it take for them to work. ## I hope you look up Zyrtec withdrawal Quitting Zyrtec and itching before you decide to take this. ## Yes, it contains Cetirizine, and it is most commonly used to treat allergies. The NIH warns that it may cause, side effects, such as nausea, headache, dry mouth, and drowsiness. You should start to experience some relief within 15 to 20 minutes of taking it, but it may take about 4 to 6 weeks for it to reach its full level of efficacy in your body. Itchy Scratchy, I am sorry about the problem you had from stopping. It is usually best to taper off of most medications to prevent these rebound effects. Have you tried any other allergy medications? There are others you can try, if you aren't c...

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