kfeusse Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 My son just started taking zyrtec for his allergies. And since it can take a little time before it to kick in, can he take a different med (like a Benedryl) until it starts to work (mainly at night...that's when he is super miserable)?? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 My son just started taking zyrtec for his allergies. And since it can take a little time before it to kick in, can he take a different med (like a Benedryl) until it starts to work (mainly at night...that's when he is super miserable)?? thanks. Yes you can combine them. He may just be a bit more drowsy on the Benadryl than normal by combining two antihistamines. The zyrtec should be working partially after the first dose and pretty much maximum on day 3-4 or so. You may notice a small increase after day 3 as the irritation leaves the mucous membranes but it should be in the system and working by then. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've accidentally mixed Benadryl and Zyrtec, and lived to tell the tale. Actually they give me a cool combo of both and a few others in the ER when I have a complete systemic attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've given my eldest son both when he's been absolutely miserable. The only side effect for him (especially when he was younger; he's almost 12 now) was that the Benadryl amped him up a little bit instead of making him drowsy. His doc recently prescribed QNasl and Patanase nasal sprays for him and this has really helped. QNasl is a steroid nasal spray and Patanase is an antihistamine nasal spray. I don't know how old your son is; but, QNasl is for 12 and up and Patanase is for 6 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I don't know if you've filled patanase or pataday yet, but it's about $120ish. Zatidor (now otc and generic) works as well and is $8. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 My doctor has told me we can use benedryl with Zyrtec if needed, and we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Our doctor will let us combine Zyrtec, Claritin and Benadryl when things are really rough. Two of the three should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I don't know if you've filled patanase or pataday yet, but it's about $120ish. Zatidor (now otc and generic) works as well and is $8. :) Really? Huh. I didn't pay anywhere near that much. But I'll remember the Zatidor in case I see a price jump. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I don't know if you've filled patanase or pataday yet, but it's about $120ish. Zatidor (now otc and generic) works as well and is $8. :) Really? Huh. I didn't pay anywhere near that much. But I'll remember the Zatidor in case I see a price jump. Thanks for the info. Some insurances cover it, so it may have been covered as a copay instead of the whole cash price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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