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A member asked:

Need to control chronic hives and multiple drug allergies, too. xyzal (levocetirizine) had too many side fx. would allegra work?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It may: Sounds like you need the help of a board certified allergist. Good luck.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/18/2013

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