Medicines: Child, Zyrtec

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ZYRTEC - Is It Safe?

Our pediatrician has suggested Zyrtec for my son's allergies. Anyone heard anything about this medication, or used it themselves? I have heard it works better than other allergy medications, but I have also heard it has detrimental side effects. I hate giving my son medication and like to avoid it as much as possible. Any stories, suggestions, advice, is greatly appreciated. Thanks moms!

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Adderall and Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - Have You Mixed These? Yay or Nay?

My oldest son (age 15) started taking Adderall a few weeks ago for AD/HD. He takes the lowest dose, which is 10 mg per day of the extended-release capsules. He has severe spring allergies, which he gets every year. His eyes get so red and he gets so foggy from congestion that the principal of his school has asked him more than once in the past few weeks whether or not he's "under the influence" of something. Anyway, the most effective combination for him among eye drops, nasal sprays, older anti-histamines and newer anti-allergy meds...

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6 Year Old Who Snores

My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. I know this is a common procedure but it still seems a little drastic to me. Are there any alternatives to surgery to help her snoring and get a better night's sleep?

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Zyrtec and Behavior

I have a 6 year old daughter who has allergies which seem to crop up this...

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Allergy or What?

When getting my 2 year old ready for dinner i took her shirt off and found...

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6 Year Old Who Snores

My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. I know this is a common procedure but it still seems a little drastic to me. Are there any alternatives to surgery to help her snoring and get a better night's sleep?

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ZYRTEC - Is It Safe?

Our pediatrician has suggested Zyrtec for my son's allergies. Anyone heard...