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Was on flonase (4.5yr),zyrtec(6yr),and benadryl(1). the zyrtec stopped working/on xyzal now. why has zyrtec stopped working? will the break help?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Med: I think it helps to take a break from any medication. Concerning your allergies. Have you looked at your diet. That can have an effect too.

Answered 1/7/2017

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A member asked:

Was on flonase (4.5yr),zyrtec(6yr),and benadryl(1). the zyrtec stopped working/on xyzal now. why has zyrtec stopped working? will the break help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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