Drug & supplement interaction

Wine + Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride brand name: Xyzal Allergy 24HR.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Wine has a moderate interaction with Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of CNS impairment.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Wine and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

LEVOCETIRIZINE (Xyzal)

Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of CNS impairment.
Levocetirizine may cause somnolence in some patients. There is some concern that taking levocetirizine in conjunction with alcohol might reduce alertness and impair CNS performance.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: levocetirizine (Xyzal) is a newer allergy pill, and while it's less sedating than older antihistamines, it can still cause drowsiness in some people. Wine contains alcohol, which is also a depressant on the brain. Put the two together and those calming effects can stack up.

So if you have a glass of wine while taking Xyzal, you might feel sleepier, foggier, or less sharp than you'd expect from either one alone. That matters most if you're driving, operating machinery, or already feel tired. I'll be honest that this is a theoretical concern based on how both work, not something that happens to everyone, but it's a reasonable caution. If you notice you get drowsy on Xyzal, it's worth chatting with your pharmacist about timing and how much wine, if any, is okay for you.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Xyzal (Levocetirizine) prescribing information. UCB, Inc. April 2019. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/022064s038,022157s020lbl.pdf

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Wine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Wine has 656 major, 269 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 656 Moderate 269 No known interaction 1,905 (incl. Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

This page covers Wine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride page lists 25 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (moderate), Biofeedback (moderate), Coffee Charcoal (moderate) and Dendrobium (moderate).

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One more smart check

Taking Wine as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 8 real supplement products containing Wine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Wine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride too, on top of Wine — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Wine and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Wine
Top half

#546 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Steady interest

#1,943 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Wine

What is Wine?

  • Social and relaxation use
  • Heart health (popular belief)
  • Antioxidant intake
  • Aiding digestion (traditional use)
  • Culinary flavoring

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes and is not a true dietary supplement or medicine. Despite popular claims about heart benefits, the alcohol it contains carries real health risks, and no amount of drinking can be recommended to improve health. If you drink, do so in moderation, and avoid alcohol entirely during pregnancy or if you have certain medical conditions.

Read the full Wine monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Wine

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Wine — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

656Major
269Moderate
0Minor
1,904No known interaction
656 Major 269 Moderate 1,904 No interaction
Major

656 interactions

Showing 60 of 656 major interactions — see all 656 on the Wine page.

Moderate

269 interactions

Showing 60 of 269 moderate interactions — see all 269 on the Wine page.

No interaction 1,904 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Wine against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,904 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Wine list.

See the full Wine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Wine and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Together: Common Questions

Can you take Wine with Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Wine and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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