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Why will happen if you take a claritin (loratadine) 24 hour and then 12 hours later take an allegra allergy pill?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Not serious: Since it takes several doses of a medication to get therapeutic levels, taking a second allergy medication too soon should not have any bad effects. You may have a few more side effects.

Answered 12/24/2019

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