Zyrtec vs. Xyzal

• Are Zyrtec and Xyzal the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Zyrtec?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Xyzal?
• What is Zyrtec?
• What is Xyzal?
• What Drugs Interact with Zyrtec?
• What Drugs Interact with Xyzal?
• How Should Zyrtec Be Taken?
• How Should Xyzal Be Taken?

Zyrtec(cetirizinehydrochloride) andXyzal(levocetirizinedihydrochloride)antihistaminesthat treat symptoms such asitching,流鼻涕, watery eyes, and sneezing fromhay fever(allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites. Both Zyrtec and Xyzal are availableover-the-counter(OTC).

Commonside effectsof Zyrtec include:

• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• tiredfeeling,
• dizziness,
• dry mouth,
• sore throat,
• cough,
• nausea,
• constipation, or
• headache.

Inchildren, side effects of Zyrtec include:

• stomachpainand
• vomiting.

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

Common side effects of Xyzal include:

• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• weakness,
• tired feeling,
• stuffy nose,
• sinuspain,
• sorethroat,
• 咳嗽,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• drymouth, or
• weight gain

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effecs of Xyzal including:

• lightheadedness,
• nosebleeds (especially in a child),
• pain or fullness in yourear,
• hearing problems,
• depression,
• agitation,
• aggression,
• hallucinations,
• numbness or tingling around yourlipsor mouth,
• yellowing of yourskinor eyes (jaundice),
• painful ordifficult urination,
• dark-coloredurine,
• foul-smelling stools,
• fever,
• stomach pain, or
• loss of appetite

Zyrtec ismedicationthat temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upperrespiratoryallergies:

Xyzal is a medicaiton that is used to treatallergysymptoms associated with hay fever. Xyzal is also used to treathives.

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

Xyzal可能与酒精,其他药物that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). Xyzal may also interact with ritonavir ortheophylline.

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 a doctor before using this product.

Xyzal is available as 2.5 mg/5 mL (0.5 mg/mL)oralsolution and as 5 mg breakable (scored) tablets, allowing for the administration of 2.5 mg, if needed. Xyzal can be taken without regard tofoodconsumption.