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FDA warns of severe itching risk when stopping long-term use of allergy medications cetirizine and levocetirizine, affecting ...

FDA warns of rare, severe itching after stopping Zyrtec or Xyzal. Risk added to prescribing info and OTC labels.

WASHINGTON - The FDA has issued a warning about a rare but severe itching side effect linked to popular allergy medications.

Two common anti-allergy medications can leave you feeling scratchier than ever. The Food and Drug Administration is warning that stopping long-term use of cetirizine and levocetirizine can, in rare ...

People who regularly use the allergy medications Zyrtec or Xyzal may experience severe itching when they stop, the U.S. Food ...

The itching, known medically as pruritus, was so bad that affected people described “significant and persistent impact on quality of life and ability to function.” ...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding two popular allergy medications.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding a rare but troubling side effect experienced by some ...

The FDA identified about 200 cases of this severe itching between 2017 and 2023 ... the counter under several brand names, including Zyrtec, Aller-Tec and All Day Allergy. Xyzal is a popular ...

Although the side effect is rare, the FDA said some patients experienced severe itching that required medical attention.