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Hello and thanks for reaching out! Yes, it is possible to overdose on Zyrtec (cetirizine), just like any medication. Fortunately, it would take fairly high doses to experience significant side effects. if you accidentally take an extra dose or two, the side effects are relatively mild and are generally not serious.
Zyrtec is a second-generation antihistamine that is available over the counter (it was, at one time, prescription only). Other second-generation antihistamines include Claritin (loratadine) and Allegra (fexofenadine). For adults, the recommended dosage is 10mg (one Zyrtec tablet) every 24 hours. This is the FDA-approved maximum daily dose.
If you suspect an overdose of hydroxyzine, or any medication, it is important to seek medical care or at the very least contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. In addition, for resources on suicide prevention, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
It is possible to overdose on Benadryl, like all drugs. Symptoms of an overdose depend heavily on the dose taken but include heart arrhythmias, seizures, pupil dilation, nausea/vomiting, respiratory failure, extreme lethargy, agitation, and more. The recommended adult dose of Benadryl is 25-50mg every four to six hours.
The maximum recommended daily dose for Allegra (fexofenadine) in adults is 180mg per day. Allegra is a very well-tolerated medicine, and accidentally taking one additional dose is unlikely to cause serious side effects. Studies show that doses of over 1,000mg per day of Allegra produced only mild side effects, such as sedation and dizziness.
Key points. While Benadryl most commonly causes sedation and drowsiness, some individuals have an opposite reaction and can feel stimulated or hyper. This type of reaction is more common in children than adults but has been reported in all ages. The exact mechanism behind Bendaryl causing excitation in some individuals is not known, but one ...
Key points. Claritin (loratadine) is generally dosed once daily (every 24 hours) but lower doses can be taken twice daily. Claritin (loratadine) is a second-generation antihistamine and is most commonly dosed as 10 mg once daily (every 24 hours). However, it is also available in 5 mg dosage forms, which can be taken twice daily (every 12 hours).
Answer. In most cases, it is not recommended to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Nyquil together since they both contain sedating antihistamines. The sedating antihistamine in NyQuil is doxylamine, which is very closely related to diphenhydramine (the active ingredient in Benadryl). In fact, they are in the same class of medication, sedating ...
Yes, like any medication, you can overdose on Claritin (loratadine) if you take too much. However, Claritin has a very wide dosage range when it comes to toxicity/serious adverse effects and is, overall, a relatively safe medication. Accidentally taking too much (i.e. a tablet or two more than directed) should not cause significant side effects ...
Benadryl is well known to cause sedation and is often used as a nighttime sleep aid. Prozac can cause sedation in certain people, especially when you first begin therapy. If Prozac is new to you, it generally is recommended to take it in the evening until you know how it may affect you. Additionally, Prozac can inhibit a metabolizing enzyme ...