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Posted at 3:51 PM on May 24, 2009 by 2lumpsofclay, #41738
Wow! My husband and I have thought recently maybe I should stop using Zyrtec. Maybe it is causing my lethargy, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, inability to work for more than an hour doing anything, intense hunger. I have taken Zyrtec year round for several years since living in Santa Fe where I developed bad allergies. There I took it in conjunction with Nasonex. After leaving there I couldn't afford it so I switched to day hist but I started sneezing and had an itchy nose constantly. Sinus infections also. So I started Zyrtec full time a few years ago. I can't lose weight to save my life and have no energy. Depression-yes. I would never have thought I would experience that. My journals are full of it. But I thought it all was because of "the change" because I was under the impression there weren't any side effects. But I am all organic and still struggling with trying not to gain anymore weight. I have a terrible time just trying to clean one room without feeling wasted! I don't look forward to stopping but I have got to see if this is affecting me this way, Thanks to all. I want me back!
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Reply 2 months ago on Aug 26, 2009 by ammulzet, #22531

I absolutely agree with you! I am and have been having the same problems and I have stopped taking Zyrtec D as of Monday and my extreme need for food has gone as well as an increase in my energy. I just looked at this site today because I needed to verify my feelings and experiences too. My doctor even had me go for blood work to have my thyroid checked as I have put on considerable weight. We're not crazy. I will just have to suffer with allergies or try Claritin D again. Which I was on before and just had headaches. I'll take the headaches instead of feeling so fat and lazy!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck

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