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

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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

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> My 15 year old daughter has been dizzy/faint feeling since April. We have seen

many doctors and ran many tests. Migraines have been mentioned. and she was put

on Topamax which is a preventative for migraines and after 2 days on it, we

stopped it. It made her lethargic and worse.

> It all started in April when I started to lower her lexapro (anxiety med). We

stopped the weaning process at that point and recently started it again. She has

4 more days and she will be off Lexapro. - something I'm rejoicing about.  I

think lexapro has caused alot of her issues. Also, the nutritionist caught

something else. Rach was taking Zyrtec for seasonal allergies. Apparently the 2

meds are interactive. so the drug interactions could have caused her problems.

> She will be starting a cranial massage thing at our new chiropractor next week

that will help with the dizziness. She's also starting physical therapy because

she has VOR - vestibular occular reflex - something with her eyes contributing

to the dizziness.

> She's having withdrawals due to the weaning of lexapro.

> As a side note she's been on SCD for almost 2 years. and it has helped her

gut/anxiety issues.

> I'm just telling you what we found out so far which could be what is causing

her dizziness/faint feeling.   Her issue still could be migraines.

Unfortunately the only way they can tell is by putting someone on a med and

seeing if it helps.

> I also want to tell everyone that I found a website regarding zyrtec. and how

kids should not be on it . and there were testimonies from parents about how bad

it effected their kids.

> So, right now I am so anti-meds just because I see how it can screw people up

with the side effects.

> Good luck to your girlfriend.

> Marla P.