Generic Name: Cetirizine hydrochloride part 3
Side Effects
The following side effects have been reported in conjunction with the use of generic Zyrtec: fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis, dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, coughing, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, and vomiting. A small percentage , less than 2% of users experienced the following side effects when using generic Zyrtec: flushing, increased salivation, urinary retention, cardiac failure, palpitation, abnormal coordination, leg cramps, increased appetite, tongue discoloration, thirst, muscle weakness, dysmenorrheal, earache, hyperkinesias, hypoesthesia, migraine, flatulence, gastritis, hemorrhoids, melena, impaired concentration, depression, decreased libido, intermenstrual bleeding, taste loss, eye pain, nervousness, sleep disorder and insomnia.
Precautions
generic Zyrtec may interfere with mental alertness. Thus, caution should be followed when taking Zyrtec and operating dangerous machinery or driving a car. Zyrtec is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women due to the unknown risk to the baby. Zyrtec is excreted through the kidney; this may be problematic for patients with impaired renal function. Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to it or any of the ingredients should not take Zyrtec. Patients with a known hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine should also refrain from taking Zyrtec.