Xyzal and Itching

ahhchoo · 11-22-2009, 04:30 PM

I stopped taking Xyzal on Wed for allergy testing next week. I have to stop it for 7 days. The next day I started itching like crazy...my head, face, neck, arms, stomach, back, chest and shoulders. Most of the itchy areas also have red bumps. At first they were small, but now they are bigger and some have them have broken open and have bled. It looks really gross. I also have an eczema rash under my arms, but it's not itching so much.

I have no idea why this is happening and I'm extremely tempted to start taking the Xyzal again because I'm so uncomfortable. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone know why this is happening? Does anyone know how to stop the itching without affecting the allergy testing?

Titchou · 11-22-2009, 05:08 PM

Some people have that when they come off zyrtec or xyzol. Call your allergist.

ahhchoo · 11-22-2009, 05:22 PM

Thank you. My allergist will hear my voice before she even gets a sip of her morning latte.

I wish she would've told me about the possible itching problem. I've taken many other allergy meds and haven't had this problem. Do you have any idea why this happens with Zyrtec and Xyzal? I know they are chemically related.

Titchou · 11-22-2009, 05:50 PM

No, I don't. It's never happened to me and I've been on and off zyrtec for years.

ahhchoo · 11-26-2009, 03:09 AM

Had allergy testing today. Allergist told me itching was because I stopped taking the Xyzal. I knew that...lol. After 5 days of this, I have a nasty rash on my back, arms and head. Allergist gave me some steroid cream for the rash. Got a nice dose of liquid Xyzal after allergy testing. Itching stopped in about 20-30 min...early Christmas for me.

I don't know what to say about the Xyzal itch. The only thing I know is that if you're around an allergen, it gets entirely worse! I felt like a druggie counting the days til I could take some Xyzal.