Flonase vs. Zyrtec

• Are Flonase and Zyrtec the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Flonase?(Side effects)
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Zyrtec?(Side effects)
• What Is Flonase?(Uses)
• What Is Zyrtec?(Uses)
• What Drugs Interact with Flonase?(Interactions)
• What Drugs Interact with Zyrtec?(Interactions)
• How Should Flonase Be Taken?(Dosage)
• How Should Zyrtec Be Taken?(Dosage)

Flonase(fluticasonenasalspray) andZyrtec(cetirizinehydrochloride) are used to treat symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitissuch asitching,流鼻涕, watery eyes, and sneezing.

Zyrtec also treats symptoms from other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites.

Flonase and Zyrtec belong to different drug classes. Flonase is acorticosteroidand Zyrtec is an antihistamine.

Flonase is a nasal spray and Zyrtec is taken orallyintabletform.

Common side effects of Flonase include:

• headache,
• back pain,
• sore throat,
• sneezing,
• 咳嗽,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• menstrualproblems,
• loss of interest in sex,
• nosebleeds,
• sinuspain, and
• sores or white patches insidemouthor around yournose.

Common side effects of Zyrtec include:

• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• tiredfeeling,
• dizziness,
• dry mouth,
• sorethroat,
• 咳嗽,
• nausea,
• constipation, or
• headache.

In children, side effects of Zyrtec include:

• stomachpain and
• vomiting.

The side effect of sleepiness may occur when taking Zyrtec, so do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery.

Flonase (fluticasone) is a syntheticsteroidof theglucocorticoidfamilyof drugs and is prescribed for thecontrolof symptoms of allergic and non-allergicrhinitis.

Zyrtec ismedicationthat temporarily relieves symptoms due tohay feveror other upperrespiratoryallergies.

包括药物的相互作用和警告Norvir(ritonavir) andNizoral(ketoconazole). Taking either one of these drugs with Flonase may increase thebloodconcentrations of Flonase and potentially increase its side effects.

Zyrtec may interact withalcohol, other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold orallergymedicine,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, and medicine for seizures,depression, oranxiety).

The recommended starting dosage of Flonase in adults is 2 sprays (50 mcg of fluticasone propionate each) in eachnostrilonce daily (total daily dose, 200 mcg).

Adults and children 6 years and over should take one 10mgcapsuleonce daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

Adults 65 years of age or older, children under 6 years of age, and consumers withliverorkidneydiseaseshould consult adoctorbefore using this product.