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A member asked:

Zyrtec-d (10 mg) makes it hard for me to sleep. is it okay to cut one in half?

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Nope.: It's not scored because it is a sustained-release product. "Do not crush, chew or break". Just take cetirizine alone and supplement with a low-dose decongestant if needed during the day (pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine) if you feel stuffed up.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2018

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