Cetirizine

Common brands: Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief, Cetirizine Hydrochloride, Cetirizine Hcl, Zerviate, Allergy Relief

Top reporter: Major Pharmaceuticals

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74,961
Total Reports
40,768
Serious Reports
8,209
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.95%)

Patient Demographics

Male
18,899
Female
45,943

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Cetirizine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 13,265
5.5%
2 FATIGUE 13,129
5.4%
3 PAIN 12,334
5.1%
4 RASH 9,996
4.1%
5 OFF LABEL USE 9,632
4.0%
6 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 9,458
3.9%
7 ALOPECIA 9,367
3.9%
8 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 8,822
3.6%
9 SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS 8,590
3.5%
10 PEMPHIGUS 8,392
3.5%
11 SWELLING 8,037
3.3%
12 HYPERSENSITIVITY 7,916
3.3%
13 GLOSSODYNIA 7,879
3.3%
14 PRURITUS 7,667
3.2%
15 HEADACHE 7,663
3.2%
16 ARTHRALGIA 7,640
3.2%
17 DYSPNOEA 7,387
3.0%
18 JOINT SWELLING 7,148
3.0%
19 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 7,120
2.9%
20 HAND DEFORMITY 6,888
2.8%
21 NAUSEA 6,871
2.8%
22 ARTHROPATHY 6,838
2.8%
23 WOUND 6,627
2.7%
24 CONTRAINDICATED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED 6,513
2.7%
25 PYREXIA 6,260
2.6%
26 PERICARDITIS 6,246
2.6%
27 HEPATIC ENZYME INCREASED 6,245
2.6%
28 DRUG INTOLERANCE 6,240
2.6%
29 DIARRHOEA 6,131
2.5%
30 SYNOVITIS 6,001
2.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.