Side Effects of Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine

Common Side Effects of Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine

Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of cetirizine and pseudoephedrine included:
 
Other common side effects (occurring in 1 to 2 percent of people) included:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Sore throat
  • Nosebleeds
  • Accidental injury
  • Dizziness
  • Sinus infection.
     

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine

You may experience some or none of the side effects of cetirizine and pseudoephedrine listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking this drug. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of cetirizine and pseudoephedrine, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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