Cetirizine with AF

[TamlaMotown]

Hi everyone, does anyone know if it's ok to take Cetirizine for allergies as the side effects list 'rapid heartbeat'

[BobD Volunteer]

I have taken the other one, loratadine, for years with no problems.

[TamlaMotown in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob

[Buffafly]

I was prescribed Cetirizine after I developed AF, no problems. Probably good because it has a slight sedative effect, on me anyway.

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I wonder if that is what caused my PAF! I occasionally took cetirizine for the odd allergic reaction I experienced but never took it daily as the doctor prescribed, as I don't like the idea of being over medicalised! I prefer to take stuff only when it really seems necessary.

[sleeksheep]

I have been taking cetirizine 10mg daily for years for allergic rhinitis.

Had no effect on my AF. Was just told not to go over the stated dose.

[jayasree_dhandapani]

Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Cetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). Find generics of Cetirizine over here netmeds.com/generics/cetiri...