I wouldn't take medication that made me gain weight, unless it was absolutely necessary.
Allergy relief or weight gain?
I've been taking Zyrtec since about April and in that time, I've gained nearly 15 pounds. I was gaining weight even when I wasn't eating more, then about a month or two ago, my appetite increased to a point where I was still hungry after having almost an entire Grande Starbucks Frapp, 3 overflowing tacos from Chipotle, and a big order of fries from In-n-out. I had considered the fact that it was my medication a little over a month ago, but my suspicions were confirmed when I found an article in my Women's Health Mag that named Zyrtec by name as a cause of weight gain.
So now I need to decide: Should I stop taking Zyrtec and suffer or stop to help me lose the weight? I'm not comfortable with my body right now and my clothes are fitting so tight, all of my pants are too small. If winter hits before the weight is gone, I need to shell out $100+ for new pants.
What sucks is this it the ONLY allergy medicine that works for me, I've tried everything else
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I stopped taking it 3 days ago and I've been miserable. I'm not sleeping well and I have lots of pressure in my head. I bought a new bottle of Zyrtec at Target, but I don't know if I should open it or take it.
HELP! Allergy season should be over by the end of August, but I'm afraid of being 20 pounds heavier by then. What should I do?
So now I need to decide: Should I stop taking Zyrtec and suffer or stop to help me lose the weight? I'm not comfortable with my body right now and my clothes are fitting so tight, all of my pants are too small. If winter hits before the weight is gone, I need to shell out $100+ for new pants.
What sucks is this it the ONLY allergy medicine that works for me, I've tried everything else
HELP! Allergy season should be over by the end of August, but I'm afraid of being 20 pounds heavier by then. What should I do?
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Perhaps it is. A quick google search said it was rare. I just think that since danakscully64 said she wasn't seeing a doctor about this, it's probably a good opportunity to explore other options and be on the safe side as far as this potential side effect.Originally Posted by RabbitLuvr
My ENT told me weight gain was normal with Zyrtec.
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Sadly, this medicine is necessary. I'm going to try to get an appointment soon with my doctor so I can try another medication. I haven't slept well a single night since stopping the medication, I kept walking up with sinus pressure and neck pain.Originally Posted by delicioso
I wouldn't take medication that made me gain weight, unless it was absolutely necessary.
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I can't function without it and it takes weeks to get in to see the doctor, so I'm going to have to keep taking it until I can get an appointment. I'm not worried about the weight gain for health purposes, it happens. When I stopped the birth control pill, I gained 10 pounds and no matter what I did, I couldn't get rid of it.Originally Posted by RunnerVeggie
You really should see a doctor before you take any more Zyrtec, since weight gain is a rare side effect. Who knows, there might be something more serious going on.
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Originally Posted by RabbitLuvr
I took just Singulair for quite awhile before I added the Zyrtec. (My doctor prescribed it to help prevent/reduce swelling in my sinus tissues.) I never noticed side effects with it, personally. It is certainly worth a try, if the side effects bother you, you could always stop taking it. Your doctor might even be able to give you samples to try before you buy any.
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Post nasal drip sucks, I've had it SO bad the last few days that I've literally choked a few times. Ewww. It's the itching and sinus pressure that gets me, those are the worst symptoms.If I hadn't been taking Zyrtec during allergy season, I wouldn't be able to leave the house. (My eyes get red, swollen and itchy; my throat gets raw and itchy; snot drips out of my nose in a near-steady stream; I can barely breathe; and I have a headache that feels like being smacked in the forehead with a brick.) Weight gain is annoying, and something I want to change, but really the least of my problems.![]()
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Other sites say the same thing, and it's not something to worry about.
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I'm hoping the other medication will help my allergy and weight gain problemOriginally Posted by RunnerVeggie
Perhaps it is. A quick google search said it was rare. I just think that since danakscully64 said she wasn't seeing a doctor about this, it's probably a good opportunity to explore other options and be on the safe side as far as this potential side effect.
Not at all. It makes me a highly functioning allergy sufferer
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Without it, I'm foggy.
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Do you really only consume about 400 calories a day?
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I don't normally eat like that, but it was an example on how I should have been full, but wasn't. Normally 3 Chipotle tacos is more than enough. I eat tons of healthy foods: Brown rice, greens, Gardein, salads with fruit, hummus, mushroom lettuce wraps, pastas with veggies, avocado, etc. My latest favorite meal at work is only about 500 caloriesOriginally Posted by ocrob37
I get really bad sinus headaches and they are terrible. I would suggest seeing if you can find healthier food to fill you up. That one meal you described is about 1000 more calories than I eat in an entire day. see is you can fill yourself up on veggies and other lower calorie food.
Do you really only consume about 400 calories a day?
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It was a lot of fat though, I usually don't have that much. I just noticed that my appetite shot up through the roof, when it usually lowers in the summer. I easily burn 1,000 calories just walking around at work, so I tend to need more calories than others.
I've heard of some people eating really, really low calories, so that scared me when you said that. The tacos are only 600-700 calories, the Frapp is 300, and the fries are 400. Calories aren't evilOriginally Posted by ocrob37
My bad. For some reason I was thinking those tacos were higher in calories. I went to a place yesterday and assumed the two tacos I had were about 700 calories and for some reason I multiplied that number by three. Maybe my lack of calories is making my brain dead. Lol
I thought my itchiness was the allergies, I never would have guessed it was the medicine itself. Everyone online is describing it as so bad that it affected their everyday life. Head to toe itching, no matter how much scratching I did.
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I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Id suffer
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