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Can i take a 180 mg otc allegra (fexofenadine) twice a day? severe allergies (hives and itching), unable to see doctor for another week or so. need relief.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Don't wait 4 a week: please see an allergist/your doctor sooner, two tablets of allegra (fexofenadine) 180 is already over precsribed for OTC strength, you need to be evaluated and prescribed prescription strength meds, goodluck

Answered 9/28/2016

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