Zyrtec Allergy Medication

Anna951

I am having a side effect with Zyrtec allergy medication.
After 3 weeks on Zyrtec, I experienced sleep problems such as difficulties falling asleep and stay asleep.
Anyone has similiar problems with Zyrtec? Thanks

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Dr Rajput

Hi, welcome to the forums, Zyrtec is not usually associated with sleep disturbances. It may cause CNS depression, which may impair physical or mental abilities. your symptoms are suggestive of insomnia. It is seen in less than 2 % of adults who are on such medication. It is important to categorize the type of insomnia, which can be done after noting detailed history. Insomnia usually constitutes impaired daytime function due to difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, chronically nonrestorative sleep, or poor quality sleep. Your condition also needs to be differentiated from Sleep deprivation wherein it is milder form.

The initial steps you need to take is sleep hygiene education, stimulus control, relaxation, sleep restriction, cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, phototherapy, and chronotherapy. These therapies can be prescribed by clinicians at any level but it can be better implemented by sleep specialist.

You can go for other alternative allergy medications. I suggest you to consult physician/sleep specialist for further management. Take care and regards.

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Anna951

Thank you so much for your reply. Anna951

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