Who Should Not Take Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine?
You should not take this drug if you:
- Are allergic to cetirizine, pseudoephedrine, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
- Are allergic to hydroxyzine (Atarax®, Vistaril®), a medication that is similar to cetirizine.
- Have narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition).
- Have difficulty passing urine.
- Have severe heart disease or very high blood pressure.
- Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:
Precautions and Warnings With Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine: Final Thoughts
There are a number of situations in which
cetirizine and pseudoephedrine should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific
precautions and warnings with cetirizine and pseudoephedrine that may apply to you.
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