Q: Recently I am having trouble going to sleep so I take some zyrctec becuase of its drowsiness effect and it works. I take the recomened douse and I only take it once before I go to sleep. I just wonder if there are any long term side effects. Ok but it is not like I am additiced to it gosh I am supose to take it every day any way.
A: I am pretty sure you can't get Zyrtec without a prescription, which means that you can become dependent on it so it may be working now but in the future your dependence on it will cause it not to work. Try taking something not addictive. I take 6 Melatonin each night and my doctor approved that. Also you could take 2 Benedryl which is over the counter but it may cause your mouth to be dry.