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My sister is having an allergic reaction and took an allergy pill an hour ago, but the symptoms don't seem to be going away. can she take another?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

What kind?: At any rate she can,or use another kind of antihistaminic, but careful not to drive, depends as well on the trigger and how bad is the reaction, arrange to see a doctor or go to ER if bad reaction, difficult breathing or not improving, goodluck

Answered 8/4/2015

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