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I am taking claritin daily. my nose is really running today. can i also take a chlortrimeton?

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Dr. Luis Matos answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Sure: Chlortrimeton will help for short term use. It might make you a little drowsy. If you find that you are doing this frequently, you may try switching to a stronger antihistamine like Fexofenadine or cetirizine

Answered 1/7/2017

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