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In 9 hrs i'm getting tested for thyroid levels and cholesterol at my doctor. i've already been fasting for an hour. is it ok to take loratadine?

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Yes: Loratadine may be taken, with water, when fasting for a cholesterol test.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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