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Issues With Zyrtec - Increase In White Cell Count - Vein Issues

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Marco Island, FL

I am recently having a lot of side effects from Zyrtec, nausea, headache and extreme tiredness. I though for some time I was developing new symptoms from the PV and Hydroxyurea, and recently realized that if I don't take any Zyrtec I don't have those issues
My HCT a week ago was the highest its ever been at 49.5 , surprise to me as I didn't have the usual warning signs. I didn't see the Dr. just a treatment. They had trouble with my veins this time, and somewhat the last time in March.… read more

June 20, 2022
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A myMPNteam Member

I didn’t tolerate Zyrtec well. Made me r way too dizzy. Try other antihistamines. The only one I could tolerate while taking HU was Claritin 10 extended relief, and Benadryl <— and b. will make you sleepy.

July 3, 2022

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