Re:OT: Zyrtec, was Re: Migraines/Vertigo - Will SCD Help???

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Holly,

I think this is wise in getting rid of any med. A nurse friend told me a

few years ago, " cut the drug slowly enough that your body doesn't

realize what you are doing " . I've found this a very good

policy!

I've seen a lot of people on the internet say that it's impossible to

stop Zyrtec due to the side effects that occur (the main one being

intense itching). I found an easy solution, simply wean yourself

gradually. Cut the pill in half, and take 1/2 per day for a couple weeks.

Then cut it in 1/4's and take 1/4 per day for a couple of weeks. Going

cold turkey, I got very itchy by day 3. By decreasing gradually, I have

no problems. I tend to go on and off Zyrtec due to it's wonderful (for

me) side effect of increased hunger. If my appetite slacks, and I start

to lose weight, I restart the Zyrtec. I know, not ideal, but since my

allergist prescribes it for me to take year round, I don't worry TOO much

about it.

Holly