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A member asked:

Is it ok to take the allergy medicine (aerus ) at night just before i go to sleep because it make me tired.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: I don't know what the generic name is but antihistamine is actually more effective as a single dose when taken at night.

Answered 1/16/2015

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