Mast Cell Disorders Forum

Mast Cell Disorders Forum
http://mastcelldisorders.wallack.us/yabb/YaBB.pl General Mast Cell Disorders Discussion >> Medicines >> liquid vs. tablet zyrtec http://mastcelldisorders.wallack.us/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1297040088 Message started by jenwic on 02/06/11 at 12:54:48

Title: liquid vs. tablet zyrtec
Post by jenwic on 02/06/11 at 12:54:48

I am going to try Zyrtec and thought that with my history of med sensitivity I would start with a small dose of liquid Zyrtec. I noticed on the ingredient list it has artificial grape and banana flavors and natural banana flavor along with other inactive ingredients. The tablets don't seem to have so many. Have any of you had a problem with liquid Zyrtec? By the way, it's the Walmart Equate brand.

Title: Re: liquid vs. tablet zyrtec
Post by jbean on 02/07/11 at 14:15:12

Hi. I take the CVS kid dose grape flavored zyrtec. Like you, I can not take too high of a dose. I only take 1/2 tsp each night (for a toddler!) and it knocks me out flat. So far, tolerated it o.k. It has put an end to my insomnia, that's for sure!

Title: Re: liquid vs. tablet zyrtec
Post by jenwic on 02/07/11 at 15:22:06

I took 1/2 a teaspoon last night and I felt wired and sleepy at the same time. I woke up often and all day I felt like my heart was very sensitive, like the least little thing I did would make my heart race and pound. Guess that's another med to add to the list I don't tolerate well, along with Claritan and a million others. The only antihistimine I tolerate is Benadryl. Maybe I'll try Allegra next. Not many left :-/