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A 41-year-old female asked:

I'm having flu so i have been taking zyrtec (cetirizine) to stop the back drip n panadol to stop my sore throat. it seems to work. can i continue?

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Dr. Lonnie Smithanswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 41 years experience

Yes: But remember all medications should be taken as recommended and not abused,

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Dr. Al Hegabanswered

Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience

Yes you can: till over, more important though is rest and fluids, good luck

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