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Experienced depression from xyzal (levocetirizine). would atarax have a similar effect, or are they different enough that i may have better outcome?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly: Those medications are both antihistamines, but they work in slightly different ways. The only way to know is to try it. Talk to your doctor about your concerns. Good luck.

Answered 2/3/2014

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