Are there any side effects, concerning sun exposure, with the allergy medicine Zyrtec?
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Stay out of the sun as much as you can and moisturize the affected area(s) to sooth the skin... you can try an after-sun lotion (I like Alba Organics Kona Coffee after-sun lotion), but the best thing for you is to keep away from the sun for a few days -- if you can't avoid it, limit your exposure and wear plenty of sunscreen.  Your sun poisoning can be caused by birth control pills or another medication, but cetirizine (Zyrtec) shouldn't cause it.
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no, but it can be controlled to the point where you would only get minor flare ups every so often. just make sure you are wary of this condition and not to expose your skin to too much harsh elements
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Every medication has side effects because no two people are alike.  A very serious side effect is unlikely but always possible.  There are quite a few regular side effects.  If  you need specific information about something you think might be related to the tetracycline, please feel free to email me.  Two important things to remember:\n1. if you use combination birth control, use extra protection while on this medication\n2. avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds or sunlamps
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Drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).\n\nA serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\n\n\nPRECAUTIONS:\nBefore taking alprazolam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam); or if you have any other allergies.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, severe lung/breathing problems (e.g., COPD, sleep apnea), drug or alcohol abuse.\n\nThis drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.\n\nCaution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness.\n\nAlprazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.\n\nThis drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.\n\n\nDRUG INTERACTIONS:\n\n\nYour healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.\n\nThis drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: certain azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), delavirdine, sodium oxybate.\n\nIf you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alprazolam.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clozapine, digoxin, disulfiram, kava.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that affect the removal of alprazolam from your system (CYP 3A4 substrates, inhibitors and inducers) such as: other azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, voriconazole), certain anti-depressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone), certain anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital), cimetidine, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), ritonavir, St John's wort.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, tricyclic anti-depressants such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.\n\nCheck the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients which cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.\n\nCigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication (through liver enzyme induction). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking because your dose may need to be adjusted.\n\nDo not start or stop any medicine wi
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(m)\n\nSide effects\n\nMedicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.\n\n\n\nHeadache \nDry mouth \nDifficulty in sleeping (insomnia) \nDepression \nImpotence \nSweating \nDisturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain \nPins and needles (paraesthesia) \nAwareness of your heartbeat (palpitations) \nAlteration in taste \nHot flushes \nSeizures \nLightheadedness \nDecrease in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia) \nHigh blood pressure (hypertension) \nIncreased heart rate (tachycardia) \nAnxiety \nAggravation of haemorrhoids \nKidney disorders \nThe side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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Im a med student and as far as i know cetrizine is one of the safest second generation anti histaminics and as for side effects mainly drowsiness tht too very subjective.When u say u catch cold thru out da year im not sure how many tablets u take.too much of anythin is gud for nothin.and do confirm with a doctor if its a cold or sinusitis or maybe allergic rhinitis..get well:)
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What side effects may occur?\n\n\nSide effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Zoloft.\n\n    * More common side effects may include:\n      Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, constipation, decreased sex drive, diarrhea or loose stools, difficulty with ejaculation, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, gas, headache, decreased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, pain, rash, sleepiness, sore throat, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, vision problems, vomiting\n\n    * Less common or rare side effects may include:\n      Acne, allergic reaction, altered taste, back pain, blindness, breast development in males, breast pain or enlargement, breathing difficulties, bruise-like marks on the skin, cataracts, changeable emotions, chest pain, cold, clammy skin, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), coughing, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, double vision, dry eyes, eye pain, fainting, feeling faint upon arising from a sitting or lying position, feeling of illness, female and male sexual problems, fever, fluid retention, flushing, frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, hemorrhoids, hiccups, high blood pressure, high pressure within the eye (glaucoma), hearing problems, hot flushes, impotence, inability to stay seated, increased appetite, increased salivation, increased sex drive, inflamed nasal passages, inflammation of the penis, intolerance to light, irregular heartbeat, itching, joint pains, kidney failure, lack of coordination, lack of sensation, leg cramps, menstrual problems, low blood pressure, migraine, movement problems, muscle cramps or weakness, need to urinate during the night, nosebleed, pain upon urination, prolonged erection, purplish spots on the skin, racing heartbeat, rectal hemorrhage, respiratory infection/lung problems, ringing in the ears, rolling eyes, sensitivity to light, sinus inflammation, skin eruptions or inflammation, sleepwalking, sores on tongue, speech problems, stomach and intestinal inflammation, swelling of the face and throat, swollen wrists and ankles, thirst, throbbing heartbeat, twitching, vaginal inflammation, hemorrhage or discharge, yawning\n\n    * Zoloft may also cause mental or emotional symptoms such as:\n      Abnormal dreams or thoughts, aggressiveness, exaggerated feeling of well-being, depersonalization ("unreal" feeling), hallucinations, impaired concentration, memory loss, paranoia, rapid mood shifts, suicidal thoughts, tooth-grinding, worsened depression\n\nMany people lose a pound or two of body weight while taking Zoloft. This usually poses no problem but may be a concern if your depression has already caused you to lose a great deal of weight.\n\nIn a few people, Zoloft may trigger the grandiose, inappropriate, out-of-control behavior called mania or the similar, but less dramatic, "hyper" state called hypomania.
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migraines? sun exposure? not sleeping on time? reading too much or watching too much telelvision? hmmm...caffeine withdrawal?
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Yes.  Particularly on my arms and hands.  I have to keep Sunscreen with a 50SPF on year round on these areas.  Even when I have stopped taking these pills over the years, I still have the problem. I also burn very easily.  I got second degree burns being in a pool on a cloudy day a few years ago.  No more enjoying the summer.
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I have never had a good effect with it but I have beeen told that if you do use it, use a high quality hypericum extract. Use of St. John's Wort makes you more susceptible to the damaging effects of the sun. Not to be taken with other depressants such as Prozac, etc. Much study of this plant has been done in Germany and it has been used with some success for mild depression.
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Sunburn\nHome Treatment\n\nHome treatment measures may provide some relief from a mild sunburn.:\n\n    *  Use cool cloths on sunburned areas.\n    * Take frequent cool showers or baths.\n    * Apply soothing lotions that contain aloe vera to sunburned areas. Topical steroids (such as 1% hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn pain and swelling. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.\n\nA sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help. For more information, see the topic Dehydration.\n\nThere is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn—it is part of the healing process. Lotion may help relieve the itching.\n\nOther home treatment measures, such as chamomile, may help relieve your sunburn symptoms.\nMedicine you can buy without a prescription Try an over-the-counter medicine to help treat your pain or fever:\n\n    * Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol\n    * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):\n           Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin\n           Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn\n           Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis\n    * Aspirin, such as Bayer or Ecotrin\n\nSafety tips Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use an over-the-counter medicine:\n\n    * Carefully read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle and box.\n    * Do not use more than the recommended dose.\n    * Do not take a medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.\n    * If you have been told to avoid a medicine, call your doctor before you take it.\n    * If you are or could be pregnant, call your doctor before you take any medicine.\n    * Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless your doctor tells you to
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Loratadine is an antihistamine. It doesn't discriminate between what kinds of things it works on. What does discriminate is your reaction to the allergens. \n\nLoratadine is supposed to work like Benadryl with out the drowsiness, but I have found in using them both, the benadryl is a better antihistamine. Taking the drowsy side-effect out of Loratadine may have reduced its effectiveness as an antihistamine.\n\nYour recourse is to report to your doctor the reduced effectiveness and ask it the dose can be increased, or if they can twist the arm of Medicaid to get your Zyrtec-D back, some way.
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An allergic reaction can take a week or more to work its way out of your system. I have experience with this -- I was exposed to a chemical that I'm allergic to  and had to keep taking Benadryl for more than a week. Every time I forgot a dosage, I'd break out in hives again, until the 8 or so days had passed.\n\nHave you tried using an antihistamine in addition to the steriod? Did the doctor you saw recommend an antihistamine? If not, it might be worthwhile to check and see if you can add an antihistamine at night.\n\nI'd also do some detective work in your home to see if you are reacting to something that you are in contact with at night, since you are only getting worse at night. Dustmites are a common allergy, and it could be that while your body is dealing with this other reaction, you are more "reactive" in general and some other allergen is affecting you. Just an idea, because my son (who has seasonal allergies) had the experience of suddenly reacting to cats -- but only in the summertime, when the pollen count is high.
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The worst side effect is Dependence to First Generation Anti histamine like Avil. New 3rd Generation Antihistamines have no dependency, few have the problem of causing Short QT interval that leads to cardiac arrythemias.\nThese were the most significan side effects of Anti histamines, but keep in mind different type of anti histamines can have different side effects, there is a long list, so impossible to discuss here. if you wanna get a chapter of information, let me know at maggienike@yahoo.com. I shall be happy to help you.\n Other mild side effects of Antihistamines are dry mouth, increase in blood pressure, urinary retension, decrease concentration, stomach upset and may be liver injury.\nI think i hve given you sufficent informnation..\nMaggie
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Niacin in large quantities is a vasodilator. Large amounts of niacin (either from vitamin B3 tablets or from treated meats) may cause dose related, harmless and short-lived sensations ranging from a mildly pleasant warm flush to tingling to extreme skin flushing resembling a sunburn, itching, gastric disturbances, and lowering of blood pressure.
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There are possible side effects from any medication.  This should be discussed with your doctor.
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I'm soooooo glad you asked this. I was talking to my doctor the other day about just this exact question. \n\nNow I'm worried that Satan won't provide sunscreen with enough SPF. What if my plantars warts on the bottom of my feet get worse because of all of the sweating? I get really really bad headaches in the heat. Will they provide enough hydration? The smoke and ashes are so going to irritate my eyes. If they don't have a pharmacy in Hell where I can grab some visine I'm toast! And my eczema is just going to totally flare up. Ok this just won't do. Satan really needs to rethink these living conditions!