Zyrtec and Respiratory rate increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Respiratory rate increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lasix, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Respiratory rate increased 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 Respiratory rate increased?

Respiratory rate increased (excess breathing rate/min) is found to be associated with 883 drugs and 1,059 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Respiratory rate increased.

On Jul, 15, 2026

109,528 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyrtec.
Among them, 65 people (0.06%) have Respiratory rate increased.

Could Zyrtec cause Respiratory rate increased?

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Zyrtec when they have Respiratory rate increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Respiratory rate increased when taking Zyrtec? *

female: 67.21 %
male: 32.79 %

What is the age of people who have Respiratory rate increased when taking Zyrtec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyrtec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Respiratory rate increased? *

Heart Rate Increased: 23 people, 35.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 27.69%
Dizziness: 17 people, 26.15%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 26.15%
High Blood Pressure: 16 people, 24.62%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 21.54%
Fever: 13 people, 20.00%
Cough: 12 people, 18.46%
Fall: 11 people, 16.92%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 16.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 9.23%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 7.69%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 6.15%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 3 people, 4.62%
Asthma: 3 people, 4.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 4.62%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 3.08%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 3.08%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 3.08%
Diabetes: 2 people, 3.08%

* 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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