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Is it ok to take zyrtec (cetirizine) allergy pills every day?

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Yes: If needed they may be taken everyday. Atarax (hydroxyzine) has been used for over 60 years and other than drowsiness & constipation is quite safe. When you take Hydroxyzine it is coverted to Cetirizine in your body. So people have been taking zyrtec (cetirizine) safely for 60 years.

Dr Ferdowsi and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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