Zyrtec and Breast hyperplasia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Breast hyperplasia is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride), especially for people who are 40-49 old, also take Flonase, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Breast hyperplasia when taking Zyrtec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 109,528 people who have side effects when taking Zyrtec 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 Breast hyperplasia?

Breast hyperplasia (accumulation of abnormal cells in a breast duct) is found to be associated with 124 drugs and 195 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Breast hyperplasia.



On Jul, 16, 2026

109,528 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyrtec.
Among them, 31 people (0.03%) have Breast hyperplasia.

Could Zyrtec cause Breast hyperplasia?

Among these 31 people:

What is the age of people who have Breast hyperplasia when taking Zyrtec? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 50.0 %
  • 50-59: 18.18 %
  • 60+: 31.82 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zyrtec? *

  1. Flonase: 27 people, 87.10%
  2. Nasonex: 25 people, 80.65%
  3. Zyprexa: 24 people, 77.42%
  4. Benicar: 24 people, 77.42%
  5. Zometa: 24 people, 77.42%
  6. Lisinopril: 24 people, 77.42%
  7. Haldol: 24 people, 77.42%
  8. Cogentin: 24 people, 77.42%
  9. Sinemet: 24 people, 77.42%
  10. Celebrex: 24 people, 77.42%

What are other side effects people have besides Breast hyperplasia? *

  1. Pain: 26 people, 83.87%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 25 people, 80.65%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 25 people, 80.65%
  4. Dizziness: 25 people, 80.65%
  5. Injury: 25 people, 80.65%
  6. Rib Fracture: 25 people, 80.65%
  7. Fall: 25 people, 80.65%
  8. Dementia With Lewy Bodies (progressive degenerative disease or syndrome of the brain): 24 people, 77.42%
  9. Olfactory Nerve Disorder (disorders of taste and smell): 24 people, 77.42%
  10. Disturbance In Attention: 24 people, 77.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 45.16%
  2. Depression: 7 people, 22.58%
  3. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 9.68%
  4. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 2 people, 6.45%
  5. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 6.45%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 6.45%
  7. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 3.23%
  8. Diplopia (double vision): 1 person, 3.23%
  9. Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 1 person, 3.23%
  10. Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid): 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cetirizine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zyrtec) and Zyrtec (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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