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what is cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg used for
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Murphy answered
29 years experience Allergy and Immunology
ANtihistamine: Cetrizine is an antihistamine and is used for allergy symptoms.
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Dr. Stephen Kimura answered
35 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes: You can overdose on any medication. Everybody feels that if a little is good, then more is better. Everything in moderation. You can even "overdose ... Read More
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Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
If it works: If it doesn't work, then it is not enough or not appropriate even though you are already on 2 x the average dose.
Dr. Joel Selter answered
37 years experience Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Depends: It depends what you are treating.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Sublett answered
46 years experience Internal Medicine
Indefinitely: There is no limit on how long any antihistamine, including cetirizine, can be taken. Antihistamines work by blocking histamine receptor sites and are ... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Why do you ask?: If you are trying to kill yourself, it is a sign of mental illness that can be treated. You ought to contact your doctor or go to the emergency room o ... Read More
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anne Maitland answered
24 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Allergy medications: Typically, anti-histamines, such as cetirizine, can cause drowsiness. Other typical side effects include dry mouth and difficulty using the bathroom, ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Riney answered
37 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: As long as you follow correct dosing.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Bezack answered
18 years experience Pediatric Pulmonology
You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Murphy answered
29 years experience Allergy and Immunology
No: These are the same class of medication and probably should note be used together.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
44 years experience Cardiology
None: None that i'm aware of. I personally have taken it daily for >10 years without adverse reaction.
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