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Other cells can also release histamine,” he explains. “Once released, histamine acts on the histamine 1 receptor to cause the classic symptoms of allergy including itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and often cough.” By blocking this receptor, an antihistamine like Zyrtec tamps down the classic allergy symptoms in the process, these symptoms, says Dr. Corry. Adults and children aged six and up should take one 10 milligram tablet of Zyrtec a day, according to the company that makes the drug. The effects of the medication usually kick in as fast as 20 minutes, research shows, and up to an hour after you take it.Zyrtec costZyrtec is widely available at drugstores and online, although there is a range of prices, depending on where you buy it. A 60-pack of 10 milligram tablets is currently $26 at Amazon, and $36 at Walgreens. You can also find it for $33 at Target.Side effects of ZyrtecZyrtec is a widely available medication that can work quickly. “In the average patient, Zyrtec works at its maximum effect slightly faster — about 45 minutes —compared to Claritin (2 hours),” says Christopher Brooks, MD, an allergist and immunologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “However, for most patients who are taking it to prevent symptoms later in the day, this difference doesn’t matter too much.” Like all medications, Zyrtec comes with a risk of side effects. “Zyrtec can cause drowsiness,” Dr. Brooks says. “While not as frequent as for older antihistamines like Benadryl, I still see drowsiness with Zyrtec quite a bit. In fact, pilots are not allowed to take Zyrtec before flying.” Dr. Brooks says he’s also seen eye and mouth dryness with patients who have taken Zyrtec, along with constipation, “especially at higher doses, which are used for chronic hives.”Drug interactions aren’t common with Zyrtec, according to the FDA, Dr. Brooks says you’ll want to be careful about using other medications that can cause drowsiness at the same time. ClaritinClaritin is a brand name for loratadine. Like Zyrtec, this is a second-generation antihistamine. “The second generation drugs do not pass as readily into
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