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19 People found this comment helpful

I have now been on Xyzal or the generic for 2 years to alleviate allergy and hives. Works like a dream (still get mild heat induced hives but not as severe and short lived) and I have not experienced any negative side effects. Makes me a little drowsy but I take it before bed and am still able to get up early and go work out without any residual sleepiness.

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4 People found this comment helpful

Medication knocked me out the first night I took it. After that, it did not affect my sleep nor my allergies! Still had extremely stuffy nose and itchy eyes after 2 weeks of use.

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boundless | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2016
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.0
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Completely useless. Still sneezing and runny nose after I took this. Had zero effect on me. Waste of money and time I could have spent on a drug that works.

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Hugh | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2016
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 2.3
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Causes difficulty urinating

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fishrick | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/28/2016
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 2.3
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Has not touched my stuffy nose symptoms.

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KW | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/19/2016
Condition: Seasonal Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Because it is expensive, I only take this instead of Zyrtec when tree allergies are bad and it gives more relief.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/5/2016
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 2.0
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I've taken it all.. Allegra, zyrtec, and claritin. Zyrtec and Allegra work much better for me than this drug. Barely works better than taking nothing at all.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/5/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Allergies ,I get viral infections often and ends with body itching , usually in bedtime this med. helps me a lot,of course it makes me drowsy ,I take in the night before I go to bed , I trust this medication, it helps me a lot !

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Brooke111 | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/20/2015
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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I tried taking Zertec, Claritin, anything to help with my allergies, nothing would work. My doctor put me on this and it's the only thing that has worked so far for me.

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GUADALUPE | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/1/2015
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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lifestar16 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/26/2015
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 4.0
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Suffer from seasonal allergies and was told to take this at bedtime cause it makes you sleepy(which doesnt for me) still have allergies every now and then (only take 5mg)..also tried Zyrtec,Allegra,clartin and doesnt work so I guess I can work with this

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AMH1120 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/8/2015
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.3
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I take it at night because it makes me drowsy, but overall this prescription helps with my pet allergies as well as seasonal allergies.

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mimi | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2015
Condition: Hives
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication certainly kept my hives under control. Unfortunately, it gave me muscle soreness in my neck. Had I not have this issue, I would've kept taking the meds.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/12/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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Lori | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had migraines for 13 years . Since I have been taking this medication I have not had a single migraine. I take half of a 5mg tablet and I take it at night time because it does make you tired.

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AUjewel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/31/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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Rescued 2 kittens...long hair. Have been allergic since. I have had allergy problems my whole life and have never taken anything as effective. Only problem is getting my MD to give me refills. Went back yesterday since I had run out and gotten sick again, but a new MD gave me Atarax which you take during day. Probably will not take as I am already so drowsy.

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erod | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I took it for the first time for itchy, runny eyes and itchy throat and ears, but it made me very dizzy throughtout the night and in the morning. It definitely worked for all my symptoms.

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freddy2011 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/2/2014
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 4.0
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my only complaint is that it has made me gain over ten pounds making me feeling quite anxious an upset I exercise watch what I eat stopped drinking diet pop do you think this medicine is causing this also my sugar levels are 20 lbs higher and my liver enzymes were high anxious

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Linda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/1/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I had a severe reaction requiring emergency admittance to the hospital for 5 days of figuring it out, then treatment. I was diagnosed with ITP. My body was destroying its own platelets after being triggered to fight off this drug in my system. I am normally a very healthy, physically fit person. Please take this medication with extreme caution.

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jcooke | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2014
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.7
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I take it in evening and yet all night long my nose is stuffy and I sneeze a lot with clear post nasal dripping causing me to constantly blow my nose and lose sleep all night long. Have been on it for 4 days now. Not sure when it should take total affect.

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Linda | 55-64 | Female | Patient
4/5/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 1.0
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did nothing for allergic rhinitis, caused blurred and tunnel vision!

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