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A member asked:

My son has seasonal outdoor allergies. nothing too severe, but claritin (loratadine) doesn't seem to be doing much today.can i give allegra too?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Depends: Usually taking Claritin (loratadine) And Allegra in one day will not hurt but it depends on age of son and also depends on cause of symptoms. I would not give both in one day if under 6 years old. Also you might want to bring him to pediatrician or allergist to make sure he truly has a diagnosis of allergies and not something else!

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/22/2017

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