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A member asked:

I've been taking zyrtec (cetirizine) for years. this year it doesn't seem to be working for outdoor allergies. would changing to a different med work better?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Possible but: I suspect that either you have become increasingly more allergic or the allergen exposure has gone up this year. Try a nasal steroid. If that still does not do the job, see an allergist.

Answered 5/2/2016

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