Pros & Cons
What are the pros and cons of Cetirizine?
- Available over-the-counter with a generic form at an affordable price
- Once-daily dosing that provides all-day allergy relief
- Well-tolerated by most people
- Few adverse effects
- Quick relief for allergies and hives
- Less drowsiness than Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Oral syrup, oral-disintegrating tablets, and chewable tablets are available for adults and children with problems swallowing.
- Can cause more drowsiness than other second-generation antihistamines like Allegra (fexofenadine) and Claritin (loratadine)
- Can cause a serious allergic reaction for people who are allergic to hydroxyzine.
- Higher risk of adverse effects in people 65 years or older and those with hepatic and renal impairment.
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