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When should I take zyrtec for it to work best by evening and night? I'm going to a sleepover in a few days and but am allergic to the pets that will be there. So what time should I take zyrtec (24 hour pill) for it to work best that evening and night and into the morning?

lourdes r replied: "in that sleep over, as soon as you arrive, take the pill. to prevent a worsen scenario of an allergy coming."

jackmatt replied: "Zyrtec can make you sleepy so take it every night until then at night so that it starts working in time but also doesn;t make you sleepy before you get to enjoy the party. RN"

TnR replied: "You don't mention if you take it regularly or not. It needs to build up in your system in order to work properly. Its not just an every once in a while drug. I've been taking it for years and have found that although its supposed to be for 24 hours, it seems to start wearing off in the middle of the night when taken in the morning. So, your best bet would be to take it the afternoon of the sleepover."

Does Zyrtec or Claritin work better as an allergy medicine? I've been taking Claritin as needed for my springtime allergies. It works ok but they are really bad this year. Some people have recommended taking Zyrtec. Does it work better?

gomagic! replied: "for me it does. also try zyrtec d."

vaesar replied: "The web said no side effects.Click here site:has all things"

sMITTstar replied: "I always found Claratyne a better alternative as it worked better and because Zertec made me break out in a rash, apparently I'm allergic to the fillers. It really depends on what works best for you, everyone is different. You could ask your chemist which one they recommend for you though. Hope this helps :) xx"

MidnightSun95 replied: "My sister takes Zyrtec for her allergies and it works really well for her. It usually depends on the person; different things work for different people."

Lisa M replied: "At one time I took Claritin when it was a prescription. I had taken it for years and it stopped working all together. I have always had eye allergies. I have numerous allergies, environmental, food, etc.... and after I tried Zyrtec it was fantastic. I love it and it helps my eyes tremendously. My kids also take it and I get the generic version and feel it works the same. I was so worried when it went over the counter cause I had tried the Claritin and it did not help. Either my allergies changed or the meds itself was different. Now I will also say that NO pill can keep me from a flare up and especially cat dander, dust, dust mites, etc.... but this is the best and have even tried to go back to prescription allegra and a couple other new ones and they still don't do what Zyrtec can do. And I am allergic/sensitive to lots of medicines out there also and that is why I cant take the D form of most meds cause it is way to strong and I end up vomiting. Hopefully you are not like myself and can take most meds without problems. Good Luck and Hope Zyrtec works for you as it does work for me and my kids."

How long does it take for Zyrtec or Claritin to work? I've been taking claritin for about a year now and it takes about 4 hours until most of my symptoms are gone. The Zyrtec commercial said their product works 2 HOURS FASTER! How long until zyrtec or claritin supposed to work?

RedheadMOMI replied: "zyertec 2 hours claritin 4 hours claritin lasts 14 hours zyertic lasts 18 hours"

How long do Flonase and Zyrtec take to work? I went to the doctor this morning because my seasonal allergies have been really bad this year and she wrote me a prescription for Flonase and Zyrtec each once a day. I got it filled and immediately took the medication about 5-6 hours ago. I really don't feel much different. Does either medication take a lot of time to work? Does it take days to build up the medicine to working? Yes I know I'm trying for instant gratification, but I could use some relief!

adorablesuperspy replied: "If you can get those lazy basterds to work at all, you're lucky. (I misspelled word on purpose)"

abacus314 replied: "I've used flonase before and it worked great...but yes it does take a couple days for your body to get used to it and start it having an effect. I used clariten for almost 3 days before I saw any effect but now it works great. Stick with flonase for awhile, if it works it'll really help."

♥ Marie replied: "Keep in mind that different medications have different effects on everyone. Some medications work for people, while other people get no help from those same medications. I'm on Zyrtec (after trying at least five different medications) and it can take up to almost a week to fully work. Now, you may take only a couple days. But the medicine needs to build itself up in your bloodstream and that's what's taking so long. Good luck!!"

Does Zyrtec work in the same way as Claritin? I read that Zyrtec is going to become available over the counter. I have been using Claritin since April 2007 for allergies (I just started suffering from allergies) and I was wondering if it was OK to switch to Zyrtec. Do they work in the same way? Are they for the same kind of allergies? Thanks for your answers.

JLVWG replied: "They are almost identical. Very similar..."

SU replied: "Yes, they are very similar. The only difference is that Zyrtec may have a tendency to make you sleepy (the doctor actually recommends that it be taken at night time because of that side effect) -- Claritin doesn't have that side effect. Other than that, they treat the same allergies in basically the same way."

curlyblackdragon replied: "They just have different active ingredients. The pharmacist told me that occasionally one type of active ingredient won't work for someone, so they can try the other brand, other than that there's no reason why Zyrtec won't work for you. Good luck with it."

Elizabeth Enjoli replied: "basically they are th same thing with different name brands... they are also basically the same thing as benedryl but dont work as well b/c the active ingredient that makes benedryl so darn good is the same thing that causes the drowsiness.... and zyrtec and claritin take that ingredient out..... i know this b/c i am in nursing school and you have to take pharmacology 1 & 2"

trish replied: "Yes they work very much in the same way. My doctor had me try both of them and said either one would be okay for me. For the Zyrtec worked better. For a friend of mine the Claritin works better. So, because they are so similar, it may just depend upon your own allergies and your body chemistry, etc. There is a generic store brand of the active ingredient of Claritin too. That can save some money. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your particular allergies and what they might recommend."

JAJ replied: "I have actually taken both. Zyrtec did not work for me and also made me feel groggy. My general practise doctor prescribed this for me before I saw my allergy doctor. My allergy doctor actually told me that my allergies were too severe for Zyrtec and told me to take Clairtin. So I guess it may depend on how bad your allergies are."

Will Zyrtec work the next day if I take it before I go to bed the night before? I just got this new allergy medicine. I don't want to fall asleep in class if I take it in the morning. Will it still work just as good if I take it the night before?

Amy replied: "Probably, but it won't work as well. I take zyrtec every morning when I wake up. By the time I've showered and everything, it's in my system. If you take the over-the-counter kind that doesn't have the decongestant in it, you won't be sleepy. It's only the decongestants that make you drowsy. Personally, I can't sleep if I take decongestants before bed, even though I'm tired. And even if it does, zyrtec is pretty low-strength, so you'll be fine."

Judie replied: "My granddaughter takes Zyrtec and the doctor told her to take it at night.I do not take Zyrtec but do take another allergy med and my doctor told me to take it at night also,he said it works better and works longer,why I don't know.Hope this has helped you.Good luck."

What prescription medication do you recommend for bad seasonal allergies? Zyrtec doesn't work for me anymore. Zyrtec's affects seem to have worn out. What would you recommend? Benadryl typically works, but it's not functional as a daily allergy medicine as it makes me too drowsy. Any prescription medications for bad seasonal allergies? Thank you

LOJunkie replied: "Allegra works well for me. Also, my allergist put me on Singulair this year and that's done wonders. Good luck!"

vertigo replied: "claritin d works well..it is different medication then zyrtec, it is good for outdoor allergies"

onehelpfulgirl replied: "I have heard rom 2 people today that zyrtec does not work for them. One person could not stop sneezing and I'd used to always work for her. Claritin is ok"

Tressa M replied: "try taking zyrtec witrh nasonex...thats what my doctor put me on Check out my blog on ways to keep seasonal allergies under control "

kiss_n_hug1 replied: "well, i have been on them all and they would work for a few weeks and then they would stop working but i think Allegra-D worked best for me."

wingsofdana replied: "cingulair is really good...combined with zyrtec. my allergist says you need BOTH for them to be effective."

Lea replied: "In the OTC world, I would recommend Claritin. There is also NasalCrom. For prescription medications, I would start with generic Allegra, and if you also have nasal congestion, might add generic Flonase. If they don't work, we might want to consider Singulair. It is very expensive though."

How do OTC sinus/allergy meds work different from prescription ones like Zyrtec, Allegra, etc? Aren't the ingredients the same for the most part? Thanks.

Snyder24 replied: "As a patient using zyrtec, I can safely say that the difference between OTC allergy/sinus medication and prescription allergy/sinus medication can vary, a few differences are: - prescription medicines have a higher risk, and require a doctors monitoring, whereas OTC medications are generally safer and can be monitored by a person with just commonsense rather than a medical degree. - prescription medications MAY also be stronger in that they may contain say..50mg of a certain substance per dosage unit, as opposed to an OTC with say for example 5mg per dosage unit. This can make a big difference if someone who has not built a tolerance to a drug takes 10 times the required dose. - prescription medications also DO contain different ingrdients then OTC medications. Zyrtec is CETIRIZINE whereas for example Benadryl is Diphenhydramine. They are both antihistamines, but CETIRIZINE is much stronger. There are several other differences, but I hope I have helped answer your question. -Snyder"

neurogrrl replied: "It depends on the medication. Alavert is the same whether you take OTC or prescription. Generally all allergy medicines are antihistaminic/anticholinergic; it's just that some are less sedating than others. The decongestant part is the same whether OTC or prescription: usually pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Whether a medication is available over the counter has a lot to do with FDA approval and marketing decisions by the drug company."

Robert M replied: "Basically, they both work to block the H1 histamine receptor. The ingredients in most of the "prescription" allergy medicines don't cause drowsiness, but they are not better antihistamines. The prescription medications are prescription only because of the drug companies that own the patent on them. They can charge a great deal more for them if they are under patent and prescription. For instance, the drug Claritin used to be prescription and was very expensive. Now it is off-patent and is quite cheap."

does clarinex work as well as zyrtec for allergies? What should I do because my sinuses are hurting and are ? blocked up.

melly1919 replied: "Zyrtec i feel is the best but you might be differnet, i have just been given by my doctor a nose spray called nasonex and its the first time in years i have not been blocked up and its heaven i think it stops sinusese swelling and gets rid of that horrible tight feeling around the nose and forehead. You could be allergic to various things like me, i am dust mites, hayfever, animal hair etc. Try asking for this"

Laura L replied: "I like zyrtec, but it is up to you. I also use this to cure the infection.I use it to cure sinus infections. THere are many kinds of bacteria that live in the sinuses, and this gets rid of all the bad ones!.This is the only thing that really helped me --- my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria. you need distilled water sea salt liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store. in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature. add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix. using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down. Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy. or just use a neti pot, I like this better. The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don't get rid of them all. Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time. Then do it once a week for maintenance. There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me. I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore. best wishes"

Is Zyrtec an over the counter medication? Does it work for cat allergies? For anyone who has cat allergies and have tried Zyrtec or can suggest something that works better to relieve the symtoms.

radin_ah replied: "It is OTC and it does work on cat allergys."

PsychProf replied: "Zyrtec is a prescription only medication: See It does work for "indoor" allergies, which includes cat dander."

Confused21201 replied: "It's not OTC and it never did a thing for my cat allergy. Try Singulair."

clarnely_2001 replied: "Zyrtec is not an over the counter medication. I have taken almost everything on the market for Allegries and I know that what medication might work best for you might not what be best for everyone else. I actually used Nascort for the longest time and it made things a lot better. Zyrtec is good depending on how it effects you. You should really talk to a doctor or try it yourself."

Shorty replied: "It is not a OTC drug but claratin is and that will work for indoor and out door alleries."

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