Zyrtec and Mucous membrane disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mucous membrane disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tecfidera, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mucous membrane disorder 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 114,620 Zyrtec users. Check the latest studies of Zyrtec.

What is Mucous membrane disorder?

Mucous membrane disorder (disease of mucous membrane) is found to be associated with 289 drugs and 610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mucous membrane disorder.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

109,528 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyrtec.
Among them, 21 people (0.02%) have Mucous membrane disorder.

Could Zyrtec cause Mucous membrane disorder?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Zyrtec when they have Mucous membrane disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Mucous membrane disorder when taking Zyrtec? *

female: 65 %
male: 35 %

What is the age of people who have Mucous membrane disorder when taking Zyrtec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyrtec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mucous membrane disorder? *

Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 5 people, 23.81%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 23.81%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 23.81%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 19.05%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 19.05%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 14.29%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 14.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 14.29%
Itching: 3 people, 14.29%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 4 people, 19.05%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 14.29%
Rhinitis Seasonal (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose seasonal): 1 person, 4.76%
Renal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of kidney spreads to other part): 1 person, 4.76%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 4.76%
Itching: 1 person, 4.76%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 4.76%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 4.76%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 4.76%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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