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Is it possible for me to take a double dose of zyrtec (cetirizine) when my allergies get bad?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes you can: You can double the otc zyrtec (cetirizine) dose.

Dr Silver agreed

Answered 11/19/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible for me to take a double dose of zyrtec (cetirizine) when my allergies get bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Dr Silver agreed

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