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Does Zyrtec-D make your heart race?
Stop using cetirizine and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have: fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; weakness, tremors (uncontrolled shaking)
Can I take Claritin D if I have high blood pressure?
Claritin D should not be used by patients with severe high blood pressure (hypertension), glaucoma or severe coronary artery disease without physician supervision.
What’s the difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D?
The main difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D is that Zyrtec-D contains the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Also known by its brand name, Sudafed, pseudoephedrine works by shrinking blood vessels to reduce swelling and congestion in the nasal passages. Zyrtec is the brand name for cetirizine.
Is there a decongestant that does not raise blood pressure?
Pseudoephedrine is found in Sudafed, as well as many combination products. Phenylephrine is the only other oral nasal decongestant known to be safe and effective for nonprescription use.
Can you take mucinex D with high BP?
Yes, it’s fine for you to take Mucinex DM if you have high blood pressure. It contains two active ingredients: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin.
Is Zyrtec D better than Claritin-D?
Claritin-D and Zyrtec-D are effective for allergy symptoms. With an added decongestant, both medications are effective for treating sinus pressure and nasal congestion. Some studies suggest that Zyrtec is more potent than Claritin. However, Zyrtec may have more sedative effects than Claritin.
Is Zyrtec-D better than Claritin-D?
Is Zyrtec-D stronger?
The decongestant (Pseudoephedrine) in Zyrtec D (Cetirizine / Pseudoephedrine) is stronger than other decongestants.
Can you take Zyrtec and high blood pressure medicine together?
Answer Zyrtec (cetirizine) does not have any listed or reported drug interactions with blood pressure medication and combined use is considered to be safe. However, Zyrtec (cetirizine) can cause drowsiness in individuals.
What should I know about Zyrtec-D before taking it?
You should not use Zyrtec-D if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe high blood pressure (hypertension), severe coronary artery disease, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to hydroxyzine ( Atarax, Vistaril ). Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
Can I take amlodipine besylate and Zyrtec at the same time?
I take amlodipine besylate 10 mg each morning for my blood pressure. Can I take the Zyrtec along with my blood pressure med or should I take them @ separate times? Zyrtec (cetirizine) does not have any listed or reported drug interactions with blood pressure medication and combined use is considered to be safe.
Does Zyrtec have pseudoephedrine in it?
Zyrtec (cetirizine) is also available with pseudoephedrine in a medication called Zyrtec-D (cetirizine/pseudoephedrine). Zyrtec-D (cetirizine/pseudoephedrine) should NOT be used in patients with high blood pressure.