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Feeling itchy? FDA warns about rare side effect from some allergy drugs

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Some allergy medicines may cause a severe itching side effect known as pruritus.

The FDA issued a safety warning on May 16 about the side effect.

The affected medicines include cetirizine, which is popularly sold under the brand name Zyrtec and Xyzal .

Both medicines are available over-the-counter or through a prescription.

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