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Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« on: April 12, 2018, 11:45:34 am »
Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
Last reviewed Wed 11 April 2018
By Jennifer Huizen   
Reviewed by Philip Gregory, PharmD, MS   


Many people use antihistamines to treat allergy symptoms. Zyrtec and Claritin are two of the most popular brands, but which is best?

Antihistamines can reduce allergy symptoms, such as watering eyes, itchy skin, hives, and swelling. They may also help with dermatitis or even mosquito bites, but are usually marketed for specific allergies.

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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2018, 11:57:24 am »
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2018, 12:41:20 pm »
Allegra.
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2018, 02:28:47 pm »
generic zyrtec
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2018, 02:37:18 pm »
I alternate them, hoping to not develop resistance to either. 
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2018, 02:53:51 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on April 12, 2018, 02:37:18 pm
I alternate them, hoping to not develop resistance to either.

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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2018, 03:03:10 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on April 12, 2018, 02:37:18 pm
I alternate them, hoping to not develop resistance to either.

I do the same.
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2018, 03:15:21 pm »
I was serious about the "both" comment.

Zyrtec plus Nasacort/Rhinocort/Flonase at night, and Claritin/Allegra/Xyzal in the morning. 

Allergies are a horrible thing.
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2018, 03:47:15 pm »
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I was serious about the "both" comment.

Zyrtec plus Nasacort/Rhinocort/Flonase at night, and Claritin/Allegra/Xyzal in the morning. 

Allergies are a horrible thing.

Actually, I can't take Zyrtec. The first time I tried it (soon after it came onto the market) it put me into a horrible depressive state. I tried it one more time just to make sure of the effect, and it happened again. So I take Claritin, Allegra, Sudafed (the real stuff), Singulair, and Azelastine (a prescription nasal spray) as needed for my allergies. I've also been getting allergy shots for the past 3 years, but I'm not sure if they've had much effect beyond making me react less to the shots....  :shrug:
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Re: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2018, 04:22:39 pm »
Quote from: Ghost Bear on April 12, 2018, 03:47:15 pm
Actually, I can't take Zyrtec. The first time I tried it (soon after it came onto the market) it put me into a horrible depressive state. I tried it one more time just to make sure of the effect, and it happened again. So I take Claritin, Allegra, Sudafed (the real stuff), Singulair, and Azelastine (a prescription nasal spray) as needed for my allergies. I've also been getting allergy shots for the past 3 years, but I'm not sure if they've had much effect beyond making me react less to the shots....  :shrug:

Different medications definitely have different effects from person to person, and I have heard before that they can cause or worsen depression.

Sudafed makes me extremely cranky. I try to avoid taking it as much as possible so my family doesn't suffer needlessly.


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