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Do you still need to take antihistamines such as claritin or zyrtec if you are using nasacort (triamcinolone)?

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Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergic Rhinitis: Nasal steroids and oral antihistamines are complimentary, and are often used together in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Dr Weisman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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