MEH, anyway glad i found this article for the many ways I can try to find a fix and a way to stay Z free. Then came the entire body rash and itching. Local lotions and creams dont help. It is considered a second-generation non-sedating antihistamine. And the fact that it lasts so long (at least for me) is a true test of strength. Withdrawal from an allergy medication should NOT happen, should NOT take this long, and should NOT make a person miserable for WEEKS. Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. You may report them to the FDA. You can get through this! Alternatives to oral decongestants are available. I felt sorry for myself. Really tired, dizzy and skin tingling. At two weeks of life without Zyrtec, itching was not the focus of my day. Now, Im on once a week. Read up on the difference between first generation H1-antihistamines (diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril/Atarax) and second generation H1-antihistamines (fexofenadine (Allegra), loratidine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec)). I also removed any jewelry that bothered my hands and neck. I am proud of myself. Can I take Allegra in the morning and Zyrtec in the evening? Around the fourth day of withdrawal, I medicated my back pain with THC and realized that the itching had lessened. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. Goodness! Some side effects may not be reported. I dont necessarily take it for allergies, but for silent reflux. Its not easy but it will get better! The FDA strives to keep drug prescribing information (labeling) up to date with important safety information so that health care professionals and patients can make informed treatment decisions. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures. One minute my scalp, then my thumb, then it would move to my arm or my chest or my foot or the my face. Ive tried Quertecin in the past but might not have taken enough of it to feel the benefits. Ive been on Xyzal and Benadryl for years. So no new meds recently and I had stopped my zyrtec. Maybe you can take a 1/2 Benadryl just to be able to work and exercise. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Applies to cetirizine: intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral liquid, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet dispersible. Best of luck . Allergies were terrible but Ive moved so am now off it for good. Im taking it like a marathon, and looking forward to the finish line but I know its going to be misery until then. Youre not! However, antihistamines that include a decongestant could cause problems. I took it for only 1 month but It is hell. I think I was allergic to this fexofenydril too. After 20 days I still had minor flare ups of itching, and by the 4th week, I was back to normal. But I suspect that stopping any antihistamines is going to produce some kind of rebound histamine production. 5 to 10 mg orally once a day They learn from each other. Red wine is high in histamines, compared to white wines and sparkling wines (which still flared up my itching a bit). Thanks! Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Best of luck to you on your journey. -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day, 6 months to 2 years: Ive been taking Zyrtec for years and it got to the point that its not even helping anymore so I decided to quit it. I really didnt want to use either so I just left them in the cupboard. If I take my last dose Monday morning at 8 AM Ill start sneezing uncontrollably by 8 PM on Tuesday. And I was mad. Stops itch almost immediately. It also gave me something to share with my PCP, who is an open-minded FNP. They make you sleepy but have worked better for me. Zyrtec may impair your thinking or reactions. Is there such a thing as Zyrtec withdrawal? At this point, I was getting depressed, mostly because I was sick of dealing with this sh*t. I figured Id suffer for a week, 10 days max. Here is the link http://www.floodlawgroup.com/zyrtec-withdrawal-lawyers/ I no longer was getting the hives so a few months ago I decided to go off of zyrtec. Medical professionals have no clue. Three nights of practically no sleep. My hands looked ghastly, covered in sores and wounds, hiding them whenever out in public. Originally started taking it on my doctors recommendation for Chronic Urticaria possible brought on by menopause. Zyrtec is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives). During my third week off Zyrtec, my skin was healing from all the trauma I inflicted on it from scratching constantly. Should cetirizine be taken at bedtime or upon awakening? You are most definitely not crazy. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." I went to the doctor and he advised me to continue with Zyrtec! One night I learned this the hard way, as I laid in bed til 3 am scratching. 1. My plan is to reduce to 2.5mg in the next couple of months (wintertime in Australia) so that in spring I will be able to come off it completely. Decided 4 months ago to come off it. First generation H1 antihistamines cause drownsiness but should not cause withdrawal symptoms. Thanks for sharing your story. The worst itching still came late, after 10 pm. palpitations, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach upset, nervousness, sleep problems (insomnia), sore throat, blurred vision, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin), restlessness or excitability (especially in children), skin rash or itching, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Finally! I have both psoriasis and eczema so I couldnt really tell you if I ever develop skin itchiness because Ive been unceasingly itchy for as long as I can remember. I did purchase some lotions that help to numb the skin, including Sarna Anti-Itch Lotion, Bengay with Lidocaine, and I bought hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itch. I was getting worried maybe it was something more serious. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of cetirizine. Looking forward to the next 4 weeks for me! For a year (yes, a year), I took a Z every other day. Allow the tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Im going off Zytec for the second time as it was the only allergy medication that did not make me sleepy. On June 3, 2018 we heard back from another high official at the FDA, Dr. Gerald J. Dal Pan, Director, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology. This calculation is based on the half-life of cetirizine, which is 8.3 hours, and experts say it takes 4 to 5 half-lives for a drug to fully leave your body which works out to 33 to 40 hours. Really helped. I didnt want to introduce ANY antihistamines into my body because I wanted to body to go back to normal and back to its normal histamine levels. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. We have received a huge number of reports about post-cetirizine itch. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. After a couple of months, my husband asked a pharmacist what the best options were and came home with zyrtec and a steroid cream. Tylenol takes the edge off a little but doesnt last. It was so helpful to me. My scalp, my ears (even inside), my mouth and throat, my eyes were itching like hell. Ive always wanted to quit it before but I never got the courage to do it but this time I felt like this it. We appreciate your interest and perspective regarding this issue. I work in the medical field (ICU nurse) and not a single person I mention this to has any idea that its a thing. 2020 EscapingTheMidwest. Why are there no warnings on these medications? It helps keep the drainage to a minimum, and I found it to be a great relief when I was diagnosed in 2012. Initially it was Claritin, and eventually switched to Zyrtec when I felt that Claritin didnt work as well. It is unconcionable that this is not widely known. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Zyrtec. It helped. Why is this not listed on the bottle?! This was about a week after stopping the Zyrtec. Glad to know you are doing so well post Zyrtec! Cant wait to finally be rid of this once and for all. Maybe I really do have some bad allergies. They relieve allergy symptoms with a minimal risk of side effects. Thats when I knew what was happening. Red Wine/Alcohol Red wine is a big no-go with Zyrtec withdrawal. leg cramps. Day 4 was the worst, and since I had read that, I tried to be patient, and the hives did finally go away, not to return. I had never had this feeling so I held off on the antibiotic until I could figure this out. In the winter when my allergies are non-existent, I resigned myself to just taking 1/2 tablet daily, but would someday like to quit completely. It took 3 months to finally rid myself of the infestation. Keeping my body comfortable in any way possible, was a primary objective. Then also alcohol, pressure. Worst is that I also have my son on Zyrtec, and Im at a loss for what he will have to go through as well to get off this. With all the scratching and bleeding, I looked like myself with the chicken pox at age 6, with all of the hives, redness, and lesions in various states of healing on my body. 2 to 5 years: Pretty much came back for negative except for very little grasses/pollen and dogs. Week 2 Upon starting my second week of withdrawal, the itching was still pretty constant, but the intensity had lowered. Thanks for letting us know what worked for you. I quit 3 days ago and I am also microdosing with THC at night to force some sleep. The weirdest withdrawal symptom I have is vivid, bad dreams. Let your body adjust with every dose alteration you make. -Maximum dose: 5 mg/day Also, try to withdrawal when you have limited distractions. Ive had the best luck with Benadryl (with breakthrough itching) as it doesnt seem to have any withdrawal symptoms. They really should stop selling Zyrtec, or have this printed on the box. I wish I could just stop and take a month off of life but I have a very active lifestyle: exercise regularly, have a super active dog that requires daily walks/hikes, and Im on my feet running around at work all day too. I was prescribed Zyrtec a few years ago for allergies. Share your own story below in the comment section. After a few weeks, I took a half of a Benadryl just to take the edge off. I am going through similar withdrawal symptoms, but its not from Zyrtec its from claritin. // Leaf Group Lifestyle. If I didnt preventatively use ice packs on my forearms and hands, I would mildly itch until I fell asleep. These include Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Claritin (loratadine). Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. "In some people, cetirizine may . I am pretty sure its my body getting rid of those chemicals. The most commonly reported side effects include somnolence, dizziness, and headache. I hope your doctors can help. acne. I knew I would, I was warned the first time, but itching inside the nostrils, inside the ears, even my tongue and roof of my mouth as well as all over outside, especially arms, back, sides, legs..eye brows itch so much I worry I will itch the hair off! In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. I am only at approx. He didnt even answer or seem interested, and he didnt seem to know about the withdrawal. I was wondering if anyone else has this happen? I was scratching so hard it led to welts and swelling. Best of luck to you! Ive been taking it for many many years and decided to stop when I heard that it has bad effects on the brain. Ive tried that before without knowing, and always switched back to Zyrtec because I thought it worked better due to the itchy skin issue. Zyrtec-D has a higher incidence of the hypertension side effect 2. Hopefully in a week itll be even less and this whole ordeal will be done and the mystery of the itch solved. Benadryl should not be taken at the same time as cetirizine because it can increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. It was on this day that I went a few hours without any itching, and finally realized that yes, there would be an end to this. An the full-blown itchiness is just.. torture. First generation antihistamines like Benadryl, dont cross the blood-brain barrier. Three years ago decided to cold turkey with no knowledge that withdrawal from Z was thing. Can you take antihistamines when pregnant? I decided to stop taking them and after 2 or 3 days I was in hell, covered in hives and also experiencing a newer symptom, localized swelling. Maybe I ate something to hot or to spicy. This Zyrtec withdrawal reaction may be incredibly rare. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I looked it up to see if this was common and found all these blogs. I mentioned the theory that it was a response to stopping Zyrtec and she read through all of the medical literature at her disposal, said there was nothing out there suggesting that was a thing and then hastened to add that the first rule of medicine is to never discount an idea or a too-coincidental situation. I had only taken them for three weeks, but did not escape the withdrawal hives. Along with its needed effects, cetirizine (the active ingredient contained in Zyrtec) may cause some unwanted effects. Thanks for sharing your story! Using a Body Brush By the second week of withdrawal, I was carrying around a body brush to scratch every itch. You should also not drink alcohol while taking either of these medications because it can make these side effects worse. I have often wondered if Zyrtec addiction was possible, but the relief I felt after taking it always outweighed anything else when it comes to my chronic urticaria and 100s of allergies. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you also have a fever. Anything I can do to stop the anxiety? I have tried to quit a few times with no success. As a result of this review, the prescription levocetirizine Prescribing Information was revised to include the following information about pruritus after discontinuation of cetirizine in the Adverse Reactions-Postmarketing Experience section (6.2): Rebound pruritus- pruritus within a few days after discontinuation of cetirizine, usually after long-term use (e.g. months to years) of cetirizine. 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