Zyrtec and Oral torus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oral torus is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oral torus 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 Oral torus?

Oral torus (a lesion made of compact bone and occurs along the palate or the mandible inside the mouth) is found to be associated with 104 drugs and 144 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oral torus.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

109,528 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyrtec.
Among them, 20 people (0.02%) have Oral torus.

Could Zyrtec cause Oral torus?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Oral torus when taking Zyrtec? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Oral torus 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: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 8.33 %
  • 60+: 91.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zyrtec? *

  1. Fosamax: 12 people, 60.00%
  2. Albuterol: 9 people, 45.00%
  3. Serevent: 9 people, 45.00%
  4. Atrovent: 9 people, 45.00%
  5. Vitamins: 9 people, 45.00%
  6. Amoxicillin: 8 people, 40.00%
  7. Aredia: 8 people, 40.00%
  8. Bextra: 8 people, 40.00%
  9. Celebrex: 8 people, 40.00%
  10. Zometa: 8 people, 40.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Oral torus? *

  1. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 19 people, 95.00%
  2. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 16 people, 80.00%
  3. Rashes (redness): 14 people, 70.00%
  4. Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 11 people, 55.00%
  5. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two): 10 people, 50.00%
  6. Chest Pain: 10 people, 50.00%
  7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 45.00%
  8. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 9 people, 45.00%
  9. Dental Pulp Disorder: 9 people, 45.00%
  10. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 9 people, 45.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 50.00%
  2. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 8 people, 40.00%
  3. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 8 people, 40.00%
  4. Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 2 people, 10.00%
  5. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 5.00%
  6. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 5.00%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.00%
  8. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 5.00%
  9. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 5.00%
  10. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Oral torus and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of cetirizine hydrochloride:

Sub-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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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.

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