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Can I take more than one antihistamine
A 50-year-old male asked:

Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
With caution : You can, but better be under doctor's supervision if you need more than one zyrtec tablet a day,. If nasal symptoms are bothersome, OTC steroid nas... Read More
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165 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Palumboanswered
Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Xyzal (levocetirizine) and Clarinex: From experience some of the newer antihistamines such as Xyzal (levocetirizine) and Clarinex seem to be effective for longer time periods. Most antihi... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Thomas Shenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Unclear: Different antihistamines have different potencies. 10 mg of Zyrtec is equivalent to 180mg of Allegra (fexofenadine). Mg doseage as in all medicines ... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 36 years experience
Antihistamines: Safety of high dose medications is often unknown. Our experience comes from case reports of persons who intentionally or accidentally consumed unusual... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:

A Verified Doctoranswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes but...: Antihistamines can be taking twice a day safely if required but there are other treatments available. If by allergic reaction you are referring to sea... Read More
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Likely Ok: Antihistamines have a high safety margin although the older antihistamines may have more side effects. It is unusual to have mistakenly taken 3 pills ... Read More
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1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes: Antihistamines are well tolerated even when the dose is doubled.
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Hillanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yes: Actifed is more of decongestant. Yes it may harm you.
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Zyrtec (cetirizine): You can take another xyrtec but you may become very sleepy.
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4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
No: Those preparations contain multiple drugs similar to thera-flu, the problem isn't with antihistamines only, other components could interact, or intera... Read More
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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