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Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Side Effects

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a medicine that is used for the treatment and management of symptoms that are associated with allergies. These symptoms include itchiness (particularly of the eyes and the nose), skin rash, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. The medication is classified as being an antihistamine and functions by obstructing the actions of the natural bodily substance known as histamine (which is produced as a result of allergic reaction). A number of possible side effects exist, however, for users of the drug.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • Several common side effects exist for Levocetirizine dihydrochloride. These common side effects include exhaustion, dry mouth, sore throat, and drowsiness. Children often experience common side effects such as coughing or fever. These side effects usually go away quickly, but if you find that they are particularly long-lasting or troublesome, consult your doctor regarding the situation.

    Serious Side Effects

    • Serious side effects of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride are far less common than minor ones, but can occur occasionally. In these situations, seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible, as they could result in potentially harmful consequences. These side effects are mood or mental changes, passing out, fever, yellowing of the skin or the eyes (jaundice), darker colored urine, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and extreme or lingering dizziness.

    Allergic Reactions

    • Severe allergic reactions to Levocetirizine dihydrochloride are rare. However, they can be harmful, so if you think that you are in the midst of one, seek immediate medical help. Some signs of allergic reaction to this antihistamine include extreme dizziness, skin rash, having trouble breathing, abnormal hoarseness, swelling of the throat, lips, or tongue, and itching.

    Elderly Individuals

    • The function of the kidney becomes significantly weaker with age, and this medicine is eliminated by the kidneys. As a result of that, elderly individuals have a much more significant risk of experiencing side effects from taking Levocetirizine dihydrochloride. Elderly people should be particularly careful when it comes to this medication.

    Warning

    • Levocetirizine dihydrochloride can cause extreme exhaustion and drowsiness. Because of that, people taking this medication must be especially careful when engaging in activities that require being fully alert, vigilant, and awake, such as driving and operating heavy machinery. Until a person is entirely aware of how the medicine will affect them, they should abstain from these types of activities, for safety reasons.

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