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Claritin (loratadine) does not take away my terrible hives caused by macrobid, will zyrtec do the job?

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Dr. Thomas Josa answered

Could be: Sorry this happened to you! Definitely worth trying Zyrtec and maybe adding Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if there are no reasons not to.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 12/4/2015

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A member asked:

Claritin (loratadine) does not take away my terrible hives caused by macrobid, will zyrtec do the job?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Josa answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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