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I took a zyrtec at 3 pm and it hasn't done much. the zyrtec is labeled 24hr, but is it safe to take a 24hr claritin (loratadine) d at 7am?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

They have a: wide safety range. Mainly, it is doubtful that a different type of the same medicine is going to be all that different. Getting a prescription for a different type of medication is more likely to be helpful

Answered 10/15/2015

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