Apr 1, 2010 (Started Feb 12, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for itching)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for hives (urticaria))
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for rhinitis (nasal inflammation))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Expensive
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Feb 25, 2010 (Started Feb 12, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for itching)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for hives (urticaria))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for rhinitis (nasal inflammation))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Has improved Avonex side effects. Not sure if hives/itching was caused by Avonex, but the Xyzal has definitely eliminated that condition. This has been an excellent treatment. Has taken the place of 3 other medications! (Zantac, Zyrtec and Benadryl) and absolutely no sleepiness/drowsiness.
Cost: $50-99 monthly
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