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What is the difference between loratadine and cetirizine dihydrochloride? is one better?
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Cetirizine FTW: Most allergists would recommend cetirizine. It is more effective at controlling symptoms than loratidine. Cetirizine does make 10-15% of people sleepy, however.
Answered 6/11/2018
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