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A member asked:

My ent instructions is to take antihistamine everyday .allegra zyrtec and claritin expensive .is the equate brand from walmart just as strong ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely: Generic antihistamine works just as well as the brand ones. Just look for the chemical name. Be sure that you are aiming your Flonase towards the side walls of your nose and not straight ahead also.

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Answered 3/23/2020

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