Zyrtec and Lotronex drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride) and Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include blood in stool among females and abdominal pain among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Zyrtec and Lotronex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Zyrtec?
Zyrtec has active ingredients of cetirizine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 114,619 Zyrtec users. Check the latest studies of Zyrtec.
What is Lotronex?
Lotronex has active ingredients of alosetron hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 6,841 Lotronex users. Check the latest studies of Lotronex.
41 people who take Zyrtec and Lotronex together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Zyrtec and Lotronex, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood in stool
- Drug ineffective
- Gallbladder disorder
- Large intestinal ulcer
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Abdominal distension
- Anxiety
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Diarrhoea haemorrhagic (bloody diarrhoea)
male:
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in stool
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;)
- Tunnel vision (the loss of peripheral vision with retention of central vision)
What are the common drug interactions of Zyrtec and Lotronex, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Abdominal pain
- Gallbladder disorder
- Procedural nausea
- Procedural vomiting
- Blood in stool
- Constipation
- Quality of life decreased
- Abdominal distension
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Blood in stool
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Drug administration error
- Muscle cramp (painful sensation caused by muscle contraction)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Sedation
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Taste disturbance
- Taste loss
50-59:
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
- Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
- Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
- Intestinal obstruction
- Megacolon (a very dilated colon)
- Toxic dilatation of colon (enlargement of colon due to toxin)
- Vomiting
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 9.76%
- Premenstrual Syndrome: 3 people, 7.32%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 7.32%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cetirizine hydrochloride and alosetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zyrtec and Lotronex, respectively), and Zyrtec and Lotronex (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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Who is eHealthMe?
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