Cetirizine — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec)
Drug Class: Antihistamine
Second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergies, hay fever, and urticaria without causing significant drowsiness.
Nutrients That Cetirizine May Deplete
Long-term use of Cetirizine is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Melatonin
Common Side Effects of Cetirizine
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizziness
Key Drug Interactions — Cetirizine
Cetirizine has 4 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergic drugs
- Theophylline
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cetirizine deplete nutrients?
Yes. Cetirizine has been associated with depletion of Melatonin based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Cetirizine deplete?
Cetirizine is associated with lower levels of: Melatonin. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Cetirizine?
Common side effects associated with Cetirizine include: Drowsiness; Dry mouth; Fatigue; Headache; Dizziness.